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PUBLIC  AND  SOCIAL 
WORSHIP. 


BY 


JOHN    G.    WILSON, 

Minister  of  the  IVord. 


I  will  sing  with  the  spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with 
the  understanding  also. — I  Cor.  XIV.  15. 


FO!».   SALE    BY 

JOHN  G.  WILSON,  1409  Hanover  St. 

PHILADELPHIA,    PA. 


This  Collection  of  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs 
is  made  specially  for  the  nse  of  the  First  Inde- 
pendent Christian  Church  of  Philadelphia,  and 
is  designed  to  furnish  a  manual  of  praise  in  ac- 
cordance with  the  Word  of  God  as  the  only  rule 
of  faith  and  conduct.  We  purpose  hereafter  to 
add  a  new  metrical  version  of  the  Psalms  to 
complete  the  collection.  And  this  will  we  do. 
if  God  permit,  whose  blessing  we  invoke,  and 
to  whom  be  the  praise. 


ARRANGEMENT  OF  AND 
INDEX  TO  SUBJECTS. 


I.    GOD. 

I.    HIS  EXISTENCE. 

MVMH 

Proved  by  our  Existence I 

Proved  by  Creation 2 

Declared  by  bis  Works 3 

Seen  in  All  Tbings 4 

II.    HIS  CHARACTER. 

Unity S 

Independence 6 

III.   GENERAL  ATTRIBUTES. 

Fatberbood 7 

Majesty  and  Glory 8 

lm  mensity 0 

Infinity 10 

IV.  SPECIAL  ATTRIBUTES. 

Self-existence IV 

Everlasting 12- 

Kternal « 

Immutable 1  + 

Unchangeable 15 

Spirituality ](> 

Omnipotent 17 

Ubiquity 16 

Ubiquity , 1> 

Omniscient 20 

Omniscient 2V 

Omnipotent 2J 

Wisdom 2  i 

Wisdom i4 

Knowledge 25 

Holiness kG 

Holiness 27 

Holy  and  Reverend 2fc 

Justice  and  Goodness 2!» 

Justice  and  Goodness 30 

Truth  and  Faithfulness 31 

Faithfulness 32 

Mercy  aud  Love 33 

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INDEX   TO  SUBJECTS. 

HVMtf 

Boundless  Love 31 

Infinite 3fl 

Infinite 30 


V.  RELATIONS. 

Maker ! 37 

Creator 3S 

(-Valor 39 

Preserver 40 

Preserver 41 

{»:•()!  ©<vtor 42 

*r&vtrcr *3 

K  neper . .  44 

Sovereign 45 

Unbounded  Empire 40 


II.    SON  OF  GOD. 

I.   NATURE. 

Ponof  0«rl 47 

Lord  of  Ail 48 

Manifestation  of  God 4!) 

Glory  of  God 50 

Manifested  Love M 

Manifested  Love 52 

Manifested  Love 53 

II.    INCARNATION. 

Birth 54 

Nativity 55 

Gffi  of  God   5<> 

Incarnation 5" 

III.  LIFE. 

An  Example 58 

Excellency 59 

Pieoiousness 00 

Our  Example fd 

'file  Living  Vine 02 

Example 0  '. 

In  Temptation 04 

Meekness \ 05 

Our  Pattern   00 

Way,  Truth  and  Life 07 

The  Way OS 

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INDEX   TO  SUBJECTS. 

IV.    SUFFERINGS  AND    DEATH.  ByViw 

fjpfhspmane C<» 

His  .Agony 7^ 

His  Mockery 71 

His  Scourging 72 

Calvary 7? 

The  Cross 7+ 

At  the  Cross 7*» 

Salvation  by  the  Cross ?fi 

The  Fountain  of  his  Blood 77 

Peace  by  his  Death IS 

Lifted  Up ; 7> 

Atonement iiii 

Trust  in  his  Sacrifice 81 

Crucified 82 

Peace,  Life  and  Rest  in  Him *U 

The  Cross  a  Sign  of  Love 84 

Saved  by  the  Cross 8.ri 

The  Cleansing  Fountain 80 

The  Crucifixion 87 

The  Fountain  for  Sin 8S 

V.   RESURRECTION.' 

Prince  of  Life 80 

Resurrection  and  Life ftO 

Triumph  hi 91 

The  Conqueror <M 

Kabbuui ft5 

VI.  ASCENSION. 

Most  High,  Eternal  King 04 

The  Ascension ♦)"» 

Ascension tftf 

VII.    OFFICES. 

An  Advocate £7 

High   Priest frt 

Piophet,  Priest  and  King 9!» 

Prophet,  Priest  and  King JOJ" 

VIII.  TITLES. 

Man  of  Sorrows Jell 

Sun  of  Righteousness Ifa 

All-in-all." 10:j 

Light 104 

IX.  SECOND  COMING. 

Waiting  for  Christ 105 

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INDEX  TO  SUBJECTS. 

_  _  ,  BTMK 

Come,  Lord K;6 

Christ  in  us  the  Hope  of  Glory 107 

How  Long 108 

Sign*  of  His  Coming 109 

Come  Quickly 110 

Come  and  Reign Ill 

Come  and  Save 112 

Come  and  Gladden 113 

Desire  of  Nations 114 

Coining  with  Cloud 11". 

Waiting  and  Watching 110 

Longing  for  Christ 117 

X.  REIGN. 

Millennial  Reign 118 

Universal 110 

•All  Nations  shall  Serve  Him 120 

Logging  for  Christ's  Kingdom 121 

Thy  Kingdom  Come 122 

Thy  Will  he  Done 123 

Jeans,  Lord  and  King     121 

Jesu*  Crowned 125 


III.    THE   HOLY  SPIRIT. 

I.  SOUGHT. 

Prayer  fir  the  Spirit 126 

The  Blessing  Claimed 127 

II.  OPERATIONS. 

Kindling  Love  in  our  Hearts 128 

Convincing  and  Renewing 120 

Comforting 130 

Purifying 131 

Bestowing  Ministerial  Gifts 132 

Sanctifying 133 

Guidance  Sought 134 

Indwelling 130 

IV.    THE   HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

Divine  Origin 1 3fi 

Light  in  Darkness 137 

The  Written  Word 13h 

Precious 139 

A  Hen'tage 143 

A  Light  to  Our  Feet HI 

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INDEX   TO  SUEJECTS. 

V.    THE  CHURCH. 

Calling 142 

Election 143 

Oneness 144 

Glorified 14-3 

VI.    THE   SABBATH. 

Day  of  Rest lift 

1 1  nil  .wed 147 

A  Tvpe 148 

Christ  its  Light 149 

Day  of  Grace 150 

Antepast  of  Endless  Rest 131 

VII.    THE  SANCTUARY. 

Layi  ng  the  Corner-stone 152 

Open  i  n  g 1 5:» 

Longed  for 154 

Dedication 155 


VIII.    THE  MINISTRY. 

Needed 156 

Devotion  to 157 

Called 158 

Commended  to  God 159 

Prayer  for 160 

Prayer  for 161 

Prayer  for 162 

IX.    WORSHIP. 

Introductory 163 

Opening  Hymn 164 

Divine  Aid  Sought 165 

Divine  Presence 166 

Repentance  Sought 167 

Redemption  Sought 168 

Divine  Guidance  Sought 169 

Seeking  God 170 

Waiting  for  God 171 

Looking  to  Clirist 172 

Union  in  Christ .' 173 

Mutual  Helpers 174 

Converse  with  God 175 

God  Omuipreseut 176 

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INDEX  TO  SUBJECTS. 

HYMN 

Thp  Hope  of  Glory 177 

Invocation    17s 

Christian  Unity 170 

The  Heavenly  Converse ISA 

Cod  our  Portion 181 

Christ  onr  Joy lv2 

Yielding  to  Christ 18o 

Love  to  Christ 184 

Christ  Loved.  Unseen 185 

Christ  Present 1 SG 

I  he  Heart  at  Rest 1ST 

Resigning  all  for  Christ 188 

Resting  in  Jesus ISO 

Thirsting  for  Christ 190 

Praise  for  Blessinjrs 191 

Truth  and  Goodness  of  God 192 

Riehesof  Grace 193 

AIl-ahsorl>ing  Love  194 

As  Strangers  and  Pilgrims 195 

Jacob's  Vow 196 

Our  Guide  and  Strength 197 

Witnesses ^198 

Fellowship  with  Christ 190 

Our  Blessed  Hope 2U0 

X.    BAPTISM. 

The  Commission 201 

Baptismal  Prayer 2i  2 

For  a  Family 203 

For  Infants 2<*4 

For  Children SMii 

For  Adult 206 

Water,  Spirit,  Fire 207 

XI.    LORD'S   SUPPER. 

Obeying  the  Command r. .  208 

Its  Nature .<,:» 

Body  and  Blood  of  Christ 210 

Discerning  the  Lord's  Body 211 

Approaching  the  Table 212 

The  Living  Food 2f3 

The  Banqueting  House 214 

Sacred  Feast 215 

The  Feast  of  Love 216 

Christ  at  his  Table 217 

Seeking  the  Pastures  of  Christ 218 

Prayer  for  Constant  Nourishment 219 


IN1>EX   TO   SUBJECTS. 

nvvfs 

The  Heavenly  Banquet 2_i» 

Fellowship  iu  Christ 221 

XII.    SALVATION. 

I.  REPENTANCE. 

:infnlnos<;  Deplored C22 

Sin  Confess.  (1 223 

"Waiting  for  God >?A 

Mercy  Sought 22". 

Pardon  Sought 22<i 

Redemption  Sought 227 

Just  as  1  am 22i 

Seeking  Perfect  Rest  in   Christ 2-!) 

Returning  to  God 230 

The  Sinner's  Request 231 

Be  Merciful 232 

Pity  and  Grace 23:$ 

Forgive  our  Trespasses 234 

Yielding  to  Christ 233 

ir.  faith. 

Prayer  for  Faith 236 

Lord.  I  Believe 237 

Prayer  of  Faith 23S 

Bound  to  Christ 239 

(Itrist  AU-iu-all 24'J 

Rejoicing  in  God  our  Saviour 241 

Self-righteousness  Renounced 242 

Sustaining  grace 243 

II  idden  in  Ch  rist 2:4 1 

Salvation  by  Liu ist 245 

Other  Lords  liejected... 2  (» 

Jesus  our  Trust 247 

The  New  Covenant 2iS 

The  Blood  of  Sprinkling S-i) 

Living  liv  Faith 250 

Seeking  Rest 251 

All  Due  to  Grace 252 

Trust  in  Christ 253 

III.    GRACES   OF   THE   SPIRIT 

Adoption 254 

Child  of  God 25". 

Godly  Fear -'50 

Godliness 27 

Hope 258 

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INDEX   TO   SUBJECTS. 

HYMJI 

Humility 259 

(•latitude 260 

Joy 261 

Resignation 2(»2 

Love  to  God 263 

Courage 264 

Submission 20.0 

IV.  SANCTIFICATION. 

Prayer  for  Purity 266 

Believing  with  Trembling 207 

Wrestling  with  the  Unseen 268 

Liberty  from  Sin 269 

Divine  hove 270 

Cleansing  Blood 271 

By  the  Spirit 272 

Christ  our  Saviour -ll.i 

Thirsting  for  Christ 274 

Sanctified  by  Christ 27"> 

XIII.   MISCELLANEOUS. 

Growth  in  Grace 276 

God  in  Everything.   277 

Jesus  our  Refuge 27a 

Christ  our  Salvation 279 

Need  of  Christ 280 

God  Dwells  with  the  Humble 281 

Hallowed  be  Thy  Name —    282 

( Sty  to  Come  28:5 

Give  us  this  Day  our  Daily  Bread 284 

head  us  not  Into  Temptation 285 

Not  Ashamed  of  Jesus  286 

Praising  Christ 287 

XIV.    CONCLUDING   HYMNS. 

Praise  to  Christ 288 

Parting 289 

Seeking  a  Blessing 290 

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INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HY\r.v 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King 230 

A  fountain,  blessed  Lamb  of  God 88 

A  fountain,  holy  Lamb  of  God 77 

All  loving  Father,  in  thy  word 51 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt 2">2 

Almighty  Father,  God  of  grace 22u 

Almighty  God,  at  thy  command 39 

Amid  the  splendors  of  thy  state 52 

Amplest  grace  in  thee  is  found 54 

And  can  I  yet  delay 235 

Around  thy  table,  holy  Lord 2-1 

At  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord 208 

Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift i&iti 

Away  from  every  mortal  care 171 

A  while  in  Spirit,  Lord,  to  thee G4 

Behold  thy  temple,  God  of  grace 155 

Blessed  Lord,  our  hearts  are  panting 257 

Blest  Comforter  divine 13.) 

Bread  of  Heaven,  on  thee  I  feed 21 .1 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies 1U2 

Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come 114 

Come,  Gracious  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove 131 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  let 129 

Come,  Hoi 3'  Spirit,  come,  with 133 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove 128 

Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not 10$ 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart 178 

Come,  0  thou  all  victorious  Lord 1 G7 

Come,  Saviour,  Jesus,  from  above 188 

Come,  Wisdom,  Power,  and  Grace  divine 179 

Compared  with  Christ  in  all  beside 1  3 

Dear  suffering  Lamb!  thy  bleeding  wounds Ill 

Didst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame 2G4 

Ere  earth's  heaving  bosom  swelling ]:'. 

Eternal  God!  Almighty  Cause G 

Eternal  Power,  whose  high  abod6 30 

Eternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth 272 

Etern.il  Wisdom  1  thee  we  praise %\ 

Faithful,  0  Lord,  thy  mercies  are 192 

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INDEX  OF   FIRST  LINES. 

HTM* 

Father.  I  dare  believe 266 

Father,  in  these  reveal  thy  Son 'JO-J 

Father  of  all  above 123 

Father  of  all,  how  long,  how  long? 108 

Father  of  all,  in  whom  alone 137 

Father  of  all,  thine  offspring !  we 7 

Father  of  all,  to  thee  we  raise 10 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear 161 

Father  of  mercies,  condescend loi) 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 1.0 

Father  of  my  only  Lord 131 

Father  of  our  blessed  Lord 238 

Father  of  Spirits,  nature's  God 20 

Father,  onr  hearts  we  lift 60 

Father,  taught  of  Christ  to  pray 2S5 

Father,  who  dost  thy  Spit  it  give 127 

Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be 271 

Fountain  of  all  intelligence 21 

God  of  wisdom  infinite 25 

Great  Creator,  who  this  day 150 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 12 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim 255 

Great  God,  now  condescend 205 

Great  God,  this  hallowed  day  of  thine 147 

Great  Prophet  of  our  God 09 

Guide  me,  0  though  great  Jehovah 197 

Hail,  great  Creator,  v>  ise  and  good ! r'8 

Hail,  thou  long  expected  Jesus 57 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 120 

Head  of  the  Church,  Redeemer,  Lord 141 

Here,  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet 210 

Here,  Lord  of  hosts,  in  thy  great  name 152 

High  in  the  heavens,  Eternal  God 30 

Holy  and  reverend  is  thy  name 28 

Holy  art  thou,  Lord,  a. one 27 

Holy  as  thou,  U  Lord,  is  none 26 

Holy  Spirit,  Light  Livine 135 

Hope  of  our  hearts,  0  Lord,  appear 199 

How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine 05 

How  blest,  O  Lord,  to  have  in  thee 41 

How  happy  are  the  little  flock 109 

How  plea.sant,  how  divinely  fair 1  ">4 

How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  a  while ISO 

•lesus  the  spring  of  all  my  joys 245 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee 176 

In  duties  and  in  suffering  too 58 

In  thy  great  name,  0  Lord,  we  come 163 

In  us  the  hope  of  glory 107 

In  Vaii  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 78 

I  need  theo  constantly 2o0 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST  LINES. 

Hv^fx 

Tn finite,  eternal  one •■'> 

larinito  excellence  is  thine 5:> 

Inspirer  of  the  ancient  seers 1:58 

Into  thy  gracious  hands  I  fall 250 

1  thirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God 190 

I  want  a  principle  within 250 

Jehovah,  just  and  good 29 

Jehovah,  self-existent  One 14 

Jesus,  all  redeeming  Lord 211 

.lesus,  at  whose  supreme  command 212 

Jesus,  behold  this  family 203 

Jeuus,  by  my  native  strength 275 

Jesus,  crucified  fur  me 83 

Jesus,  from  thy  Father's  bosom 90 

Jesus,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 198 

Jesus,  glorified  with  thee 145 

Jesus,  hail!  our  risen  King 92 

•  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 1.21 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name tiO 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 278 

Jesus,  my  advocate  above 97 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  and  can  it  be 2C6 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  by  thee  enjoined 201 

lesus,  my  truth,  my  way 68 

Jesus,  onr  Lord,  we  know  thy  name 2"3 

Jesus,  spotless  La  mb  of  God 82 

Jesus  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us 22i> 

Jesus,  these  eyes  have  never  seen 185 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 1S2 

Jesus,  thou  heavenly  Friend 81 

Jesus,  thou  man  of  sorrows,  born 101 

Jesus,  thou  true  and  living  vine 62 

Jesus,  thy  life,  a  pattern  true G6 

Jesus,  thy  servants  bless 16  » 

Jesus,  'tis  thy  command 21  7 

Jesus,  we  hail  thy  blessed  name 125 

Jesus,  we  look  to  thee 186 

Jesu>,  we  render  praise  to  thee 124 

Jesus,  we  rest  in  thee 189 

Jesus,  we  thus  obey 214 

Jesus,  united  by  thy  grace 17-Li 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 228 

Lamb  of  God,  thou  now  art  seated ; ]  10 

Lamb  of  God,  who  thee  receive 172 

Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart 112 

I  ight  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 104 

Lo,  he  comes  with  clouds  descending 11,") 

Long  time  estranged,  O  Lord,  from  thee S'ti 

Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee Ls 

Lo.d,  at  thy  cross  I  sink  oppressed T i> 

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INDEX    OP  FIRST   LINES. 

1IYM.V 

Lord,  I  believe ;  thy  power  I  own ".37 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice 140 

Lord,  if  thou  didst  thyself  inspire 158 

Lord,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart 269 

Lord,  in  thy  wondrous  works  displayed 8 

Lord  of  all,  with  pure  intent 204 

Lord  of  our  hearts!  beloved  of  thee 200 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 156 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows 148 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  taught  by  thee 151 

liord,  we  are  vile,  conceived  in  sin 222 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now 165 

Lord,  we  here  have  no  abiding 283 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high 0*5 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  from  Olivet '. 95 

Lord,  whilst  around  thy  board  we  meet 215 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 270 

Me,  0  my  Jesus,  in  thine  arms 184 

Messiah,  Prince  of  peace 168 

Most  merciful  and  gracious  Lord 33 

31y  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 63 

My  God,  I  know,  I  feel  thee  mine 267 

My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 34 

My  Go  I,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry 249 

My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love 181 

My  God,  permit  my  tongue 44 

My  God,  what  monuments  I  see 32 

My  heart  is  resting,  O  my  God 187 

My  Maker,  and  my  King 37 

My  Saviour,  my  Almighty  Friend 276 

My  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou 243 

My  soul  through  thy  abounding  grace 239 

My  talents,  gifts  and  graces,  Lord 157 

No  longer  I  delay 183 

No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 242 

Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 287 

0'iject  of  my  first  desire 261 

O  blessed  Jesus,  lifted  up 79 

OGod  invisible 19 

O  God,  most  merciful  and  true 24S 

0  God  of  Abram,  by  whose  hand 1<>9 

0  God  of  Bethel,  thee  I  hold 196 

O  God  of  our  forefathers,  hear 193 

0  God,  the  Preserver  of  all 43 

O  God,  thou  art  as  everywhere 2 

O  God,  thou  bottomless  abyss 9 

0  God,  thy  truth  and  faithfulness 31 

O  G"d,  we  humbly  wait  thy  will 24 

O. Testis,  at  thy  cross  1  lay 85 

O  Jesus,  crucified  f  ji  us 87 

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INDEX    OF  FIRST   LINES. 

BVM.V 

0  Jems,  fnim  thy  wounds  there  flowed  8<> 

0  Jesus,  hope  of  glory 2:">8 

O  Jesus,  in  Gethseniane GO 

O  Josus,  Jesus,  dearest  Lord! 1!H 

O  Jesus,  merciful  High  Priest. OS 

0  Jesus,  on  thy  soul  was  laid 70 

O  Jesus,  sweet  the  tears  I  shed .- 75 

0  Jesus,  thou  hast  made  the  cross S4 

0  Lord,  most  high  Eternal  King 94 

O  Lord,  my  God,  to  me  reveal , 2ti3 

0  Lord,  my  heart's  desire  fulfil 202 

O  Lord,  thou  art  my  Lord 20«5 

0  Lord,  to  me  impart 27 1 

0  Lord,  when  we  the  path  retrace 61 

0  my  Jesus,  thou  wast  bound 72 

O  Prince  of  life,  'twas  not  in  man ■  '.» 

0  Prophet,  Priest  and  King,  to  thee 1=11 

0  Saviour,  who  didst  come 247 

0  Son  of  God  !  O  Light  of  Light ! 47 

0  Son  of  God,  the  only  Potentate 49 

0  Son  of  God,  with  glory  crowned 71 

0  Spirit  of  the  living  God 132 

0  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 229 

0  thou,  my  life,  my  light,  my  joy 40 

0  thou  self-existent  One! 11 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer 126 

0  thou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry 231 

0  thou,  the  true  and  living  God 5 

0  thou  whom  all  thy  saints  adore 170 

0  thou  who  seest  and  knowst  my  grief 233 

0  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears 22G 

Our  Father,  throned  in  light 122 

Our  Father,  we  have  sinned 234 

Our  Father,  whose  abode 282 

Our  Father,  who  to  all  art  good 284 

Out  of  the  depths  of  woe 224 

0  what  a  lonely  path  were  ours 177 

0  Word  of  God,  incarnate 141 

Power  of  all  powers,  Omnipotent 22 

Quickened  with  our  immortal  head 269 

Rabboni !  risen  from  the  dead  ? 03 

Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find 251 

Rise,  Son  of  Glory,  rise J 18 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me 244 

Safely  through  another  week 146 

Saviour  and  Prince  nf  peace 227 

Saviour,  1  long  to  see  thy  face 117 

Saviour,  I  thank  thee  for  the  grace 273 

Saviour,  Prince  enthroned  above 225 

Saviour,  Prince  of  Israel's  race 2:J2 

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INDEX  OF   FIRST   LINES. 

HYMV 

Saviour,  Source  of  every  blessing 1  I 

Saviour,  whom  our  hearts  adore ]  ID 

Shepherd  of  souls,  ref .  esh  and  bless 219 

Something  eveiy  heart  is  loving 2C0 

Son  of  God,  we  hail  the  morn 55 

Son  of  God,  while  angels  bless  thee 43 

Strangers  and  pilgrim*  here  below 10"» 

Submissive  to  thy  will,  my  God 2H5 

Sweet  feast  of  love  divine 216 

Talk  with  us,  Lord,  thyself  reveal 175 

The  Church  has  waited  long 1<)5 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  strength,  my  tower 203 

The  sacrificial  blood 80 

'1  here's  nothing  bright  above,  below 277 

Thou  art,  0  God,  a  Spirit  pure .    1G 

Thou  art,  0  God,  the  life  and  light 4 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone 67 

Thou  bright  and  morning  Star,  thy  light 113 

Thou  glorious  Sun  of  righteousness 149 

Thou  hidden  Source  of  calm  repose 210 

Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want 279 

Thou,  0  God,  art  love  alone  53 

Thou,  0  my  God,  art  everywhere 281 

Thou  whom  my  soul  admires  above 21S 

Thy  broken  body,  gracious  Lord 2U9 

Thy  Church,  0  God,  to  thee  foreknown 143 

Thy  Church,  0  Jesus,  comprehends   142 

'.  h.v  glory,  Lord,  the  Heavens  declare 3 

Thy  presence,  gracious  Lord,  afford 1G6 

Thy  tkrone,  0  God,  forever  stands 50 

Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same 15 

To  Calvary,  Lord,  in  spirit  now 73 

To  thee,  <  Sod,  only  wise 35 

To  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Saviour 241 

To  thee,  0  Lamb  of  God 74 

To  those  who  love  thee,  gracious  Lord V'J 

Try  us,  0  God,  and  search  the  ground 174 

Waiting,  waiting,  Lord,  for  thee 11G 

"We  bless  thee,  Lord,  for  thou  alone 4D 

We  meet  to  worship  thee,  0  Lord 104 

We  need  not  soar  above  the  skies 1 

Welcome,  thou  victor  in  the  strife   91 

Where  can  we  hide,  or  whither  dy 17 

While  in  sweet  communion  feeding 217 

While  thou,  my  Lord,  art  near 42 

Why  should  the  children  of*  King 2*4 

Wilt  thou,  the  great,  eternal  God 13 

With  heavenly  p  wen?,  U  Lord,  defend \&1 

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HYMNS. 


I.    GOD. 

I.    HIS   EXISTENCE. 
Our  existence  proves  the  Divine  existence.  C.  M.  I>. 

We  need  not  soar  above  the  skies, 

Leave  suns  and  stars  below, 
And  seek  thee,  with  unclouded  eyes, 

In  all  that  angels  know; — 
The  very  breath  we  now  inhale, 

The  pulse  in  every  heart, 
Atiest  with  force  that  cannot  fail, 

Thou  art— O  God  !  Thou  art! 
2  If,  'midst  the  ever-during  song3 

Of  universal  joy, — 
The  chime  of  worlds  and  chant  of  tongues, — 

The  praise  that  we  employ 
May  breathe  its  music  in  thine  ear,         € 

Its  meaning  in  thy  heart; 
Our  glad  confession  deign  to  hear, 

Thou  art— O  God  !  Thou  art ! 

T.  H.  Stockton. 
There  is  one  God. — Mark  xii.  32.  C.  M. 

1  O  God,  thou  art,  as  everywhere 

Thy  wond'rous  works  do  show  ; 
Thy  Godhead  and  eternal  power 
By  these  we  surely  know. 

2  Thou  art,  O  God,  the  fount  of  life, 

The  great  and  good  I  AM ; 
And  reverently  we  adore 

And  bless  thy  glorious  name. 

*  *17  J.  C.  Wilson. 


;3  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God.    F.  L.  ttj 

J  Thy  glory,  Lord,  the  heavens  declare, 
The  firmament  displays  thy  skill ; 
The  changing  clouds,  the  viewless  air, 
Tempest  and  calm,  thy  word  fulfil ; 
Day  unto  day  doth  utter  speech, 
And  night  to  night  thy  knowledge  teach. 

~2  Though  voice  nor  sound  inform  the  ear, 
Well  known  the  language  of  their  song, 

When  one  by  one  the  stars  appear, 
Led  by  the  silent  moon  along, 

Till  round  the  earth,  from  all  the  sky, 

Thy  beauty  beams  on  every  eye. 

3  Waked  by  thy  touch,  the  morning  sun 

Comes  like  a  bridegroom  from  his  bower, 
And,  like  a  giant,  glad  to  run 

His  bright  career  with  speed  and  power ; 
Thy  flaming  messenger,  to  dart 
Life  through  the  depth  of  nature's  heart. 

4  While  these  transporting  visions  shine 

Along  the  path  of  Providence, 
Glory  eternal,  joy  divine, 

Thy  word  reveals,  transcending  sense; 
My  soul  thy  goodness  longs  to  see, 
Thy  love  to  man,  thy  love  to  me. 

J.  Montgomery. 
4  All  things  show  us  God.  P.  L.  M. 

Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 
Of  all  this  wond'rous  world  we  see; 

Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 
Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee; 

Where'er  we  turn  thy  glories  shine, 

And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 


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GOD. 


II.   HIS  CHARACTER. 

5  Unity  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  O  Thou,  the  true  and  living  God ! 

Maker  of  all  above — below, 
Eternal,  self-existent  One! 

How  blest  are  we  thy  name  to  know ! 

2  One  God — enlightened  faith  adores; 

One  God — harmonious  nature  cries; 
One  God — our  common  Sire  and  Lord, 
The  brotherhood  of  mind  replies. 

3  To  thee — Supreme ! — to  thee  alone, 

Be  hymns  of  highest  glory  sung; 
The  source  of  joy  to  every  heart, 
The  theme  of  praise  to  every  tongue. 

o     y  cy  T.  H.  Stockton. 

6  Independency  of  God.  "J'^'fJ  L  M- 

1  Eternal  God  !  almighty  cause 

Of  earth,  and  sea1',  and  worlds  unknown ! 

All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws ;      ^ <k^&- 

All  things  depend  on  thee  alone.  A  fc  0  * 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 

Of  all  within  itself  possest  ; 
By  none  controlled  in  thy  commands. 
And  in  thyself  completely  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  due  homage  pay  ; 
All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands ; 

Their  idol  deities  dethrone ; 
Subdue  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

19  Browne 


I.    GENERAL    ATTRIBUTES. 

7  Fatherhood  oj God.— -Isa.  lxiv.  8.         P.  C.  M 

1  Father  of  all !  thine  offspring,  we 
Would  not  confound  the  Deity 

With  senseless  wood  and  stone  ; 
Or  silver  gods,  or  gods  of  gold 
Shaped  by  the  chisel  or  the  mould; 

For  thou  art  God  alone. 

2  Thou  hast  an  eye  to  see  our  care ; 
Thou  hast  an  ear  to  hear  our  prayer, 

A  heart  to  feel  our  grief: 
Thy  bowels  with  compassion  move; 
Thy  hand  reveals  a  Father's  love, 

And  brings  us  sure  relief. 

3  O  Father !  over  all  thou  art, 
Through  all, — in  all, — to  us  impart 

Thy  nature's  purity  ; 
And  make  us  sons  of  God  indeed, 
By  grace  from  all  pollutions  freed, 

And  sanctified  to  thee. 

j.  g.  w. 

8  The  Divine  majesty ,  glory  and  Godhead.      CM. 

1  Lord,  in  thy  wond'rous  works  displayed, 

Thy  glorious  self  we  see, 
The  heavens  and  earth,  the  light  and  shade, 
Unfold  thy  majesty. 

2  The  sun  and  moon  and  stars  of  light, 

Are  letters  of  thy  name, 
And  as  they  shine,  both  day  and  night, 
Thy  glory  they  proclaim. 

3  Thv  glorious  majesty  we  own, 

Thy  greatness  and  thy  power  ; 
And  for  the  grace  to  us  made  known 
We  worship  and  adore. 


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9  '    ~  Tne  Immensity  cf  Co.i.  L.  M. 

1  O  Gor>,  thou  bottomless  abyss! 

Thee  lo  perfection  who  can  know  ? 
O  heiglit  immense!  what  words  suffice 

Thy  countless  attributes  to  show? 
Unchangeable,  all-perfect  Lord, 

Essential  life's  unbounded  sea, 
What  lives  and  moves,  lives  by  thy  word  ; 

Jt  lives,  and  moves,  and  is  from  thee! 
Each  evening  shows  thy  tender  love, 

Each  rising  morn  thy  plenteous  grace  ; 
Thy  wakened  wrath  does  slowly  move, 

Thy  willing  mercy  flies  apace! 
To  thy  benign,  indulgent  care. 

Father,  this  light,  this  breath  we  owe; 
And  all  we  have,  and  all  we  are, 

From  thee,  great  Source  of  being,  flow. 

„    ft    O-,-  J-  Wesley. 

10  ''       '  Infinity  of  God.  L.  M. 

Father  of  all,  to  thee  we  raise  ->. 

Our  hearts  and  voices  in  thy  praise ;     f**  'y-*^e 

Our  souls  unite  to  bless  thy  Name,  r-  p.  p>7 

And  thine  infinity  proclaim. 

Of  all  that  is  thou  art  the  cause,      /.  X.f  .W*" 

Author  of  Nature  and  its  laws; 

Eternal,  self-existent  God, 

The  universe  is  thine  abode. 

Of  thee  all  things,  unseen  or  seen, 

Or  great  or  small,  have  origin  ; 

And  all  abide  in  thee  alone, 

And  make  thy  power  and  Godhead  known. 

Of  thee  we  are — thine  offspring  we  ; 

In  thee  we  live — compassed  by  thee; 

From  thee  all  goodness  we  receive  ; 

To  thee  all  thanks  and  praise  we  give. 


GOD. 

II.    SPECIAL    ATTRIBUTES. 
IX  Self-Existent.  7a. 

1  O  thou  self-existent  One! 

Who  may  tell  thy  glorious  name? 
Who  may  fully  make  thee  known  ? 
Who  thine  attributes  proclaim? 

2  Life  of  life.     The  fountain  thou 

Whence  our  curious  being  came: 
We  ourselves  can  never  know, 
How  much  less  the  great  I  Am  ? 

3  Known  unto  thyself  alone, 

Knowing  all  below,  above, 
Make  to  us  thy  Godhead  known, 
Make  us  know  that  thou  art  Love. 

_  j.  g.  w. 

12  From  Everlasting  to  Everlasting.  C.  M. 

1  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 
'i  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 
Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 
.'»  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 
Are  like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

4  O  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guide  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

ti  I.  WatM. 


GOD. 

13  Eternal.— Psl.  xc.  2.  8s,  7s.. 

1  Ere  earth's  heaving  bosom,  swelling, 

Brought  the  lofty  mountain  forth  ; 
Ere  the  creature  had  a  dwelling 

In  the  habitable  earth  • 
From  eternity  preceding 

Nature's  frame  and  works  of  art, 
To  eternity  succeeding, 

Everlasting  God,  thou  art. 
Ere  the  sun  and  moon  were  given, 

Ilulers  of  the  day  and  night ; 
Ere  the  starry  host  of  heaven 

Darted  down  their  twinkling  light : 
Ere  thy  word  to  slumb'ring  nature 

Form  and  motion  did  impart ; 
Ere  there  was  a  living  creature, 

Everlasting  God,  thou  art. 

14  V  Immutability.— Mal.  i.ii.  6.  L.  M.  ». 

Jehovah,  self-existent  Oxe, 

All  things  depend  on  thee;  but  thou, 
Dependent  on  thyself  alone, 

Dost  neither  change  nor  turning  know. 
Creatures  may  change — angelic  minds 

Lose  their  primeval  purity  ; 
Man  is  the  sport  of  changeful  winds  ; 

Thine  is  immutability. 

2  The  heavens  may  vanish  out  of  sight, 

The  sun  grow  dim,  the  moon  expire, 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light, 

And  earth  dissolve  in  flames  of  tire ; 
The  final  purifying  flame 

Will  but  fulfil  thy  wise  design ; 
But  thou  remainest  still  the  sanie — 

Immutability  is  thine. 

a  j.  a  w. 


15  Unchangeable.  C.  M. 

1  Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 

O  thou  eternal  God  ; 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
By  thee  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven 
With  matchless  skill  was  made. 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Formed  by  thy  powerful  hand, 
Be,  like  a  vesture,  laid  aside, 
And  changed  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thy  perfections  ail  divine, 

Eternal  as  thy  days, 
Through  everlasting  ages  shine, 
With  undiminished  rays. 

Tate  and  Bradj. 
18    Z'/tf-G  Spirituality.  L.  M. 

1  Thou  art,  O  God  !  a  Spirit  pure,        eyd 

Invisible  to  mortal  eyes;  ^  ,  * 

Immortal  and  eternal  King,       V  ' 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 

Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die, 
Thy  Essence,  pure,  no  change  shall  see, 
For  thou  hast  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible!  what  hand 

Can  draw  thy  image  spotless  fair? 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  the  living  God  compare? 

4  My  soul  to  thee  pure  homage  pays, 

In  truth  and  spirit  I  adore ; 
This  better  is  than  sacrifice, 

Than  outward  forms  shall  please  thee  more. 

24  Kipou's  Co!. 


J7  Omnipresence. 

1   Where  can  we  hide,  or  whither  fly, 


Lord,  lo  escape  thy  piercing  eye? 
With  thee  it  is  not  day  and  night, 
But  darkness  shineth  as  the  light. 

2  Where'er  we  go,  whate'er  pursue, 
Our  ways  are  open  to  thy  view, 
Our  motives  read,  our  thoughts  explored, 
Our  hearts  revealed  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

$  Search  us,  O  God,  and  know  each  heart — 
With  every  idol  bid  us  part; 
Make  us  to  keep  thy  holy  ways, 
And  live  to  utter  forth  thy  praise. 

Noel's  Col. 
18      f'&f'otp       Omnipresence.  j'U.ft^l         ()-  w- 

1  Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee ; 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee,  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within  ;  . 

And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 

Thou  know'st  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge  !  deep  and  high  ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sov'reign  love. 


GOD. 
19  Ubiquity. — Psl.  cxxxix.  7.  II.  If. 

1  O  God  invisible, 

Unseen  by  human  eye ; 
Who  may  thine  essence  tell? 

Who  can  thy  presence  fly  ? 
Thou  art  a  Spirit  none  can  know; 
Thou  art  above,  v. round,  below. 

2  The  circle  of  the  sky 

Is  but  thine  azure  throne : 
The  clouds,  thy  chariot,  fly 

Drawn  by  the  winds  alone: 
The  lightning  is  thy  messenger  ; 
Thy  voice  I  in  the  thunder  hear. 

3  If  on  a  beam  of  light 

I  reach  the  utmost  sea, 
Or  in  the  gloom  of  night 

Presume  to  hide  from  thee ; 
Thy  hand  upholds  me  in  the  way ; 
Thou  turnest  darkness  into  day. 

4  My  sinful  soul  renew, 

And  make  me  as  thou  art: 
O  Spirit,  pure  and  true, 

Come,  dwell  within  my  heart. 
Then  shall  my  soul  rejoice  with  fear 
To  know  and  feel  that  thou  art  near. 

j.  c.  vr. 

23  Omniscience.  L.  51. 

1  Father  of  spirits,  nature's  God, 

Our  inmost  thoughts  are  known  to  thee ; 
Thou,  Lord,  canst  hear  each  idle  word, 
And  every  private  action  see. 

2  Search  thou  our  hearts,  and  there  destroy 

Each  evil  thought,  each  secret  sin, 
And  fit  us  for  those  realms  of  joy, 
Where  naught  impure  shall  enter  in. 

2li  Spirit  of  Iho  Psulmv 


21  Omniscience.— \  Sam.  ii.  3.  L.  M. 

1  Fountain  of  all  intelligence, 

()  God,  Intelligence  Supreme, 
Thou  art  the  great  Omniscient,  whence 
Flows  freely  wisdom's  golden  stream. 

2  Past,  present,  future  are  to  thee 

But  parts  of  one  extended  view  ; 
Inhabiting  eternity, 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  or  new. 
8  Heaven,  earth  and  hell,  without  a  vail, 
Are  open  to  thy  piercing  eye; 
Thyself,  unseen,  unsearchable, 

Dost  search  our  thoughts,  our  actions  try. 
4  Thou  knowest  us  and  all  our  ways ; 
The  knowledge  of  ourselves  impart; 
Cleanse  us  from  sin  and  grant  us  grace, 
With  thee  to  walk  with  perfect  heart. 

j.  o.  w. 

22  Omnipotence. — Psl.  lxxxix.  8.  C.  M.  P. 

1  Power  of  all  powers  !  Omnipotent ! 

Who  may  compare  with  thee  ? 
Fountain  of  Strength  flowing  unspent 
To  all — thyself  pre-eminent 

In  boundless  energy. 

2  Unfailing  Power.    The  sons  of  light 

Borrow  their  strength  from  thee ; 
But  thine  is  undiminished  might — 
They,  weakness  all — thou  infinite 

Eternal  energy. 

3  Thine  is  a  mighty  arm,  O  Lord, 

Let  me  take  hold  of  thee : 
Speak  to  my  soul  the  powerful  word, 
"Be  strong",  and  thus  to  me  afford 

Victorious  energy. 

•■fi  j.v.w. 


GOD.    /2'^7 

23  /  insdow.  l        c  hi. 

1  Eternal  Wisdom  !  thee  we  praise. 

And  with  creation  sing; 
tCr  C^'VVith  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  ami  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  ring. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spreads  the  sky, 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Tinged  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Infinite  strength  and  equal  skill 

Shine  through  thy  works  abroad  : 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God! 

4  But  the  mild  glories  of  thy  grace 

Our  softer  passions  move* 
Pity  divine  in  .Jesus'  face 
We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

24  (s>  ,  i~i  .  ?  *""       IVisdovt.  L.  M. 

1  O  God,  we  humbly  wait  thy  will, 
And  bid  our  restless  thoughts  be  still ; 
On  thee  wTe  wait  with  longing  eyes, 
For  all  thy  ways  are  just  and  wise. 

2  Though  in  thick  darkness  thou  dost  dwell, 
And  of  thy  works  the  cause  conceal, 

Thy  wisdom  and  thy  grace  we  own, 
For  truth  and  right  uphold  thy  throne. 

3  We  cannot  fathom  thy  designs, 

But  in  thy  works  thy  wisdom  shines. 

All  things  obey  thy  high  behest,  /}  ,2    f~ff 

And  whatsoe'er  thou  dost  is  best. 

4  Lord,  in  thy  providence  we  trace 

Thy  wondrous  wisdom,  power  and  grace, 
And  humbly  pray  thee  to  fulfil 
In  us  thy  good  and  righteous  will. 


GOD. 

25  Wisdom  and  Knowledge.  Ts,  D. 

1  God  of  wisdom  infinite, 

All  thy  works  thy  skill  display  ; 
Heaven  and  earth  and  sea  unite, 

Tribute  to  thy  wisdom  pay. 
Wonders  through  creation  shine, 

Mysteries  in  Providence, 
Full  of  congruous  design, 

Charming,  captivating  sense. 

2  But  the  wisdom  that  we  see 

In  Redemption's  glorious  plan. 
Has  a  depth  of  mystery 

Far  beyond  the  line  of  man. 

0  the  depth  unsearchable! 

Wealth  of  wisdom  without  bound  ; 
Wealth  of  knowledge  none  can  tell ; 
None  can  fathom  this  profound. 

3  O  how  far  beyond  our  thought 

Are  thy  judgments  here  displayed, 
And  thy  ways  past  finding  out. 

-Goriin  flesh  of  woman  made. 
Here,  O  God,  we  meet  with  thee ! 

Here  thy  wisdom's  wealth  we  prove ; 
Solve  in  Christ  the  mystery 

Of  illimitable  Love. 

j.  g.  w. 

23  Holiness.  L.  M. 

1  Holy  as  thou,  O  Lord,  is  none ! 

Thy  holiness  is  all  thy  own ; 
A  drop  of  that  unbounded  sea 
Is  ours,  a  drop  derived  from  thee. 

2  And  when  thy  purity  we  share, 

Thy  only  glory  we  declare  ; 
And  humbled  into  nothing  own, 
Holy  and  pure  is  God  alone. 


ctl  Holiness. — Psl.  xxli.  3.  7». 

1  Holy  art  thou,  Lord,  alone; 
Righteousness  upholds  thy  throne  ; 
All  thy  ways  are  equity  ; 
Truth  and  justice  dwell  with  thee. 
-2  Thou  nrt  holy.     Beauteous  light 
Bursts  upon  our  ravished  sight, 
And  thine  attributes  express 
Thine  essential  holiness. 

3  Thou  art  holy.     This  shall  swell 
Every  note  of  Israel ; 

This  secures  our  happiness, 
Changeless  thou  in  holiness. 

4  Thou  art  holy.     Let  us  be 
Perfectly  conformed  to  thee; 
Like  our  Lord  in  every  part 
Holy — bodv,  mind  and  heart. 

J.  G.W. 
28  Holy  and  Reverend.  C.  M.  D. 

1  Holy  and  reverend  is  thy  name, 

Thou  majesty  on  high; 
Angels  thy  holiness  proclaim, 

And  to  each  other  cry, 
Most  holy,  holy,  holy  is 

The  Lord  of  hosts  above ; 
And  all  the  earth  is  full  of  this, 

The  glory  of  his  love. 

2  Holy  and  reverend  is  thy  name, 

O  thou  eternal  King; 
Thy  holiness  shall  be  our  theme, 

While  we  thy  praises  sing; 
O  holy,  holy,  holy  One, 

Thy  Lordship  we  confess; 

On  earth  erect  thy  glorious  throne 

And  reign  in  righteousness. 

30  j.  g.  w. 


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29  yusiice  and  Goodness.— Isa.  xlv.  ?.i.  II.  M. 

1  Jehovah,  just  and  good  ; 

Founded  in  righteousness, 
Thy  throne  hath  ever  stood 

The  world  to  rule  and  bless. 
Thy  creatures  all  are  made  thy  care, 
And  all  thy  kind  protection  share. 

2  O  just  and  gracious  God, 

Regard  our  humble  song : 
Beneath  thy  Sovereign  rod 

We  cannot  suffer  wrong. 
Caprice  or  passion  cannot  move 
Thy  mind  to  anger  or  to  love. 

3  Thy  judgments  all  are  right, 

And  equal  are  thy  ways ; 
And  blended  with  thy  might 

Are  equity  and  grace. 
Thy  wrath  is  mercy's  means  to  gain 
The  end  thy  goodness  shall  attain. 

4  We  worship  thee,  O  Lord  ! 

Just  God  and  Saviour,  thou ! 
By  heavenly  hosts  adored  ; 

We  to  thy  sceptre  bow : 
We  own  that  thou  art  good  and  just, 
And  in  thy  government  we  trust. 

j.  g.vt. 

CO  Goodness  and  fustice.  L.  M. 

1  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  thy  just  and  wise  designs. 

2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep  ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

31  I.  Watt« 


GOD. 

31  Truth  and  Faithfulness.— Isa.  xxv.  i.  L.  M. 

1  O  God,  thy  truth  and  faithfulness 
Ensure  the  counsels  of  thy  grace. 
No  word  of  thine  can  ever  foil, 
For  thine  is  truth  immutable. 
Thy  Providence  fulfils  thy  word, 
For  thou  art  true  and  faithful,  Lord. 

2  Thy  purposes  are  ever  sure  ; 
Thy  promises  are  all  secure: 

No  power  can  thwart  thy  will  divine, 
No  cunning  alter  thy  design  : 
Contingencies  fulfil  thy  word  : 
For  thou  art  true  and  faithful,  Lord. 

3  Thy  purposes  and  works  agree 

In  times  and  seasons  fixed  by  thee ; 
Nor  shall  fulfilment  be  delayed, 
"When  comes  the  season  for  it  made ; 
Thy  work  in  time  fulfils  thy  word  ; 
For  thou  art  true  and  faithful,  Lord. 

4  Down  to  the  present,  one  by  one, 
Thy  purposes  their  time  have  run ; 
So  in  the  future  all  shall  be 
Fulfill'd  in  times  ordained  by  thee. 
Eternity  fulfils  thy  word, 

For  thou  art  true  and  faithful,  Lord. 

j.  c.  w. 

32  Faithfulness.  L.  M. 

1  My  God,  what  monuments  I  see 
In  all  around  of  thine  and  thee : 

I  view  thee  in  the  heavens  above  ; 
More  high  than  these  is  heavenly  love. 

2  1  mark  the  strong  eternal  hill, 
Thy  faithfulness  is  stronger  still : 
I  gaze  oil  ocean  deep  and  broad, 
More  deep  thy  counsels  arc,  O  God. 

32  Ii    F.  L>te. 


33  Mercy  and  Love.— -Psl.  ciii.  8.  P.  C.  M. 

1  Most  merciful  and  gracious  Lord, 
Our  thankful  hearts  would  here  record 

A  hymn  of  praise  to  thee : 
fl  »0  ^i  ^e  wou^  m  joyful  strains  extol 
Thy  sovereign  mercy,  free  for  all 
And  plenteous  as  free. 

2  Our  sins  for  vengeance  cried  aloud, 
But  slowly  rose  the  wrathful  cloud, 

And  mercy  interposed ; 
Upon  the  cloud  a  form  was  seen, 
The  bow  of  promise  bless'd  the  scene, 

And  grace  and  truth  disclosed. 

3  Essential  love  !     Thy  melting  breast 
With  pity  moved  for  souls  distress'd 

And  balm  of  healing  gave : 
From  Jesus  crucified  it  flows, 
Sovereign  to  heal  our  numerous  woes, 

Our  dying  souls  to  save. 

4  Plenteous  in  mercy  art  thou,  Lord, 
And  canst  to  all  mankind  afford 

Forgiveness  full  and  free ; 
And  numerous  as  our  sins  are  found, 
Thy  mercies  even  more  abound 

In  infinite  degree, 

j.  g.  w. 

o-*  Boundless  Love.  L.  M, 

1  My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 

Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown, 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  High  o'er  the  heavens  thy  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
Thy  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  earthly  powers  dissolve  and  die. 


GOD. 

35  Infinite.— Jude,  25.  S.  M.  D.  P. 

1  To  thee,  God,  only  wise, 

Be  endless  praises  given 
By  all  who  dwell  beneath  the  skies 

And  all  in  heaven. 
Arrayed  in  thine  own  light, 

In  all  thy  works,  we  see 
Thy  Godhead  and  eternal  might 

And  majesty, 

2  With  highest  honors  crowned, 

Dominion  is  thine  own  ; 
Thine  empire  hath  nor  end  nor  bound ; 

The  heavens  thy  throne. 
Glory  belongs  to  thee, 

Essential  brightness  thou ; 
Angels,  o'erwhelmed,  adoringly 

Before  thee  bow. 

3  Whate'er  is  bright  below, 

Whate'er  above  is  bright, 
Is  but  thy  shadow.     None  can  know 

The  Infinite. 
Glory  to  thee  alone 

With  heart  and  voice  we  give; 

Within  the  shadow  of  thy  throne, 

O  mav  we  live. 

j.  g.  w. 

36  Infinity.  L.  M. 

1  Eternal.  Power,  whose  high  abode 
Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God, 
Infinite  lengths  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds ; 

2  Earth  from  afar  hath  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learned  to  lisp  thy  name 
But,  oh,  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 


GOD. 

III.    RELATIONS. 

37  God  our  Maker.  S.  3£. 

1  My  Maker  and  my  King, 

To  thee  my  all  I  owe ; 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind ! 

A  thousand  reasons  move, 

A  thousand  obligations  bind 

My  heart  to  grateful  love. 

3  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 

On  thee  alone  I  live  ; 
My  God,  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  I.  can  give. 

4  O  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

Steele. 

38  Praise  to  the  Creator.  C.  M. 

1  Hail,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good ! 

To  thee  our  songs  we  raise ; 
Nature,  through  all  her  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  evening  mild, 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view, 
And  while  we  gaze  our  hearts  exult 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  And  while  in  all  thy  wondrous  works 

Thy  varied  love  we  see, 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  O  God,  to  thee ! 


GOD. 

39  God  the  Creator.  C.  M.  P. 

1  Almighty  God,  at  thy  command, 

Nature  from  nothing  came  ; 
The  void  felt  thy  creating  hand 
The  universe,  in  order  grand, 

Sprang  forth  a  wondrous  frame. 

2  Darkness,  astonished,  took  its  flight 

Alone  to  shadows  driven, 
When  thou  didst  say,  "  Let  there  be  light," 
And  sun  and  moon  and  stars  shone  bright 

Through  the  expanse  of  heaven. 
Thy  word  gave  limits  to  the  sea, 

And  beautified  the  earth 
With  grass  and  flowers  and  herb  and  tree ; 
And  every  living  thing,  by  thee, 

The  sea  and  land  brought  forth. 
4  Man,  last,  made  in  thy  image,  good, 

Had  lordship  over  all ; 
And  all  in  beauteous  order  stood ; 
Thyself,  of  all,  the  vast  abode, 

The  Centre  and  the  Soul. 

. _  ja  ret  &*& 

40  "  Preserver.— Isa.  xlv.  12.  C.  M. 

1  O  thou,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy, 

My  glory  and  my  all ! 
Unsent  by  thee  no  good  can  come, 
No  evil  can  befall. 

2  'Tis  thine  outstretched  and  powerful  arm 

Upholds  me  in  the  way, 
And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

3  For  such  compassions,  O  my  God, 
,IL.Sf^  Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due 

For  such  compassions,  I  esteem 
Ten  thousand  thanks  too  fjw. 

3tf  Cb.  Psl. 


f    ,f.?-.fr~     GOD$:<?.#o  frJLffy 

41  Divine  Preservation.  C.  M, 

1  How  blest,  O  Lord,  to  have  in  thee 

Protection  and  defence ;  -  P-c*~ 

To  rest  upon  thy  love  and  power    <5/  //-  • 
With  perfect  confidence :  i~    (  (1  .f^ 

2  When  dangers  threaten,  ills  beset, 

And  death  itself  is  near, 
To  trust  in  thy  almighty  arm, 
And  thy  unfailing  care. 

3  Till  death  the  refuge  of  our  souls 

Under  thy  wing  shall  be; — 
Our  dust  shall  then  return  to  dust — 
Our  spirits  unto  thee. 

4  And  in  the  resurrection  day 

Our  souls  shall  be  restored  ; 
And  thence,  redeemed  and  glorified, 
Be  ever  with  thee,  Lord. 

^  j.  g.  w. 

42  ff'  ^"     ' 'Protection  and  Care.  S.  M. 

1  While  thou,  my  Lord,  art  near,   v  ,q  Q-f 

My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide,      T  '*  *  ^ 

I  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear;  Q.  ^.5? 
My  wants  are  all  supplied.  r      &G- 

2  To  ever  fragrant  meads,  o  •  ^-  &  r  *  ° 

Where  rich  abundance  grows,   ff,  f4-    ¥&" 
Thy  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 
And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wandering  feet  restore  ; 
To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

4  Unworthy  as  I  am 

Of  thy  protecting  care, 
Jesus,  1  plead  thy  gracious  name, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 


43  ^"^  th*  Preserver.— Neh.  ix.  6.  8s, 

1  O  God,  the  Preserver  of  all, 

Upholding  the  pillars  of  light, 
The  morning  comes  forth  at  thy  call, 

Thou  drawest  the  curtains  of  night. 
Thee,  sun,  moon  and  stars  all  obey ; 

Thou  leadest  them  forth  in  their  turn  : 
Thy  Godhead  and  power  they  display, 

As  still  to  thy  glory  they  burn. 

2  O  God,  the  Preserver,  to  thee 

The  seasons  their  fruitfulness  owe ; 
Thou  bringest  the  clouds  from  the  sea, 

And  givest  the  rain  and  the  snow, 
That  earth  may  her  harvests  bring  forth 

All  creatures  with  food  to  supply  ; 
By  thee  they  are  kept  from  their  birth, 

And  when  thou  appointest,  they  die. 

3  O  God,  the  Preserver  of  men, 

"Whose,  living  or  dying,  we  are, 
Our  bodies  and  spirits  sustain, 

And  make  our  requirements  thy  care. 
Our  constant  dependence  we  own, 

And  thy  ceaseless  goodness  confess  ; 
With  angels  we  bow  at  thy  throne, 

And  worship  thee,  Fountain  of  grace. 

J.  G.W. 

44  Keeper.  S.  31. 

1  My  God,  permit  my  tongue 

This  joy  to  call  thee  mine; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

To  thee  ray  spirit  flies ; 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 


GOD. 
45  Sovereignty.  7a. 

1  Infinite,  eternal  One, 

Heaven  and  earth  belong  to  thee : 
Sovereignty  is  thine  alone  ; 

Thine  complete  supremacy. 
Thine  the  power  and  thine  the  right ; 

And  before  thee  bend  their  knees 
All  the  first-born  sons  of  light — ■ 

Powers  and  principalities. 

2  Thy  dominion,  mighty  God, 

Through  the  universe  is  spread; 
Over  all  extends  thy  rod — 

Thou  art  the  creation's  Head. 
Angels  execute  thy  will, 

Men  are  subject  to  thy  sway ; 
And  thy  purpose  to  fulfil 

Nature's  forces  all  obey. 

3  Sovereign  Ruler,  Love  thou  art, 

Love  without  malignity ; 
Nothing  can  thy  purpose  thwart; 

Evil  cannot  dwell  with  thee. 
Love  shall  final  conquest  win, 

And  a  fallen  world  restore ; 
Thou  wilt  make  an  end  of  sin, 

Reign  in  love  forevermore. 

j.  a.  w. 

\Q  Unbounded  Empire.  L.  M, 

1  We  bless  thee,  Lord,  for  thou  alone 

Possessest  empire  without  bounds; 
With  honor  thou  art  crowned.    Thy  throne 
Eternal  majesty  surrounds. 

2  With  light  thou  dost  thyself  enrobe, 

And  glory  for  a  garment  take ; 
Heaven's  curtains  stretched  beyond  the  globe 
Thy  canopy  of  state  to  make. 

39  Tate  and  Bradjr. 


-.II.   THE  SON  OF  GOD. 

'•Itf  W  I.    NATURE.  ,     $-] 

47  The  Son  of  God.    *b  **  '  L.  ft. 

1  0  Son  of  God  !    O  Light  of  Light ! 
~      Image  of  the  Invisible; 

'oo*  Brightness  of  glory  infinite; 

Thy  generation  who  can  tell  ? 

2  As  from  the  fountain  flows  the  stream, 

One  with  the  source  from  which  it  flows  ; 
As  from  the  sun  proceeds  the  beam, 
One  with  the  light  in  which  it  glows; 

3  So  thou  art  with  the  Father  one, 

The  oflspring  of  his  substance  ;  thee 
The  Father  only  can  make  known, 
And  speak  thy  nature's  mystery. 

4  We  hear  his  voice,  and  thee  adore, 

Only  begotten  Son  of  God, 
.    The  Word,  the  Wisdom  and  the  Power ; 
To  whom  be  everlasting  laud. 

j.  g.  w. 

48  \%>^*»  Lord  of  All.   /X.fSTj         8,7. 

1  Son  of  God,  while  angels  bless  thee, 

May  a  mortal  sing  thy  name?  $~7 

Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels,     ^»*^' 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme : 
Lord  of  every  land  and  nation,  g~  f  I  ,££" 

Ancient  of  eternal  days, 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation, 

Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise.  7,  "^ >vCj 

2  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature — 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  the  wonders  of  creation — 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought ; 
For  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Bright,  though  veiled  in  darkness  long, 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression 

Who  can  sing  that  wondrous  song  ? 

40  Kobert  Robinson. 


THE  SON   OF   GOD. 
49  Manifested  in   Christ.  10fc 

1  O  Son  of  God,  the  only  Potentate, 

Forever  blessed,  sovereign  King  of  kings, 
Angelic  hosts  thy  bright  attendants  wait, 

And  fly  at  thy  command  on  swiftest  wings. 
None  may  dispute  thy  sovereignty  and  power, 

High  above  all,  Maker  and  Ruler,  thou  ; 
They  cast  their  crowns  before  thee  and  adore, 

And  to  thy  true  and  righteous  sceptre  bow. 

2  O  Son  of  God,  in  human  form  arrayed, 

God  manifest  in  flesh,  o'er  all  supreme; 
Earth's  mighty  Lord,  by  whom  all  things 
were  made, 
And  heir  of  nature's  royal  diadem. 
Thy  times  will  show,  to  all  earth's  titled  kings, 
Thy  right  to  reign,  and  every  knee  shail 
bend, 
Of  things  in  heaven  and  of  all  earthly  things ; 
And  of  thy  kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end. 

3  Wonderful,  Counsellor,  the  mighty  God, 

The  everlasting  Father,  Prince  of  peace ; 
The  nations  shail  be  broken  to  thy  rod, 

Thy  government  shall  evermore  increase: 
On  David's  throne — thyself  his  Lord  and  Son, 

Thou  shalt  ordain  perpetual  truth  and  grace ; 
Justice  and  judgment  shall  support  thy  throne, 

And  guard  thy  realms  in  everlasting  peace. 

j.  o.  v.\ 

53  Glory  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  Thy  throne,  O  God,  forever  stands , 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands  ; 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right; 
Justice  and  grace  are  thy  delight. 

2  God,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head  ; 
And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  blest 
His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest. 


THE  SON   OF  GOD.         i/l<97 

51  U'*4  The  Love  °f  God-  I  L-  p-  M- 

1  All-loving  Father,  in  thy  word 

Thou  hast  thine  inner  self  revealed  ; 
Hast  drawn  aside  the  veil  of  wrath 

By  which  thy  nature  was  concealed ; 
•   Hast  made  to  us  thy  purpose  known, 
Wherein  thy  wondrous  love  is  shown. 

2  Thy  wondrous  love,  surpassing  far 

All  human  thought  in  breadth  and  length 
And  depth  and  height,  is  infinite, 

And  full  of  everlasting  strength 
All  ill  to  cure — all  sin  destroy,    ..  nX',%% 
And  fill  the  universe  with  joy.    '*'     t  \» 

3  Thy  love  in  Jesus  is  displayed    Q ,  $f  Ty 

To  all  who  in  his  name  believe ; 
And  sons  and  heirs  thou  hast  them  made, 

As  kings  and  priests  with  him  to  live 
And  reign  in  that  immortal  state, 
When  thou  shalt  all  things  new  create. 

4  Thine  is  an  all-sufficient  love, 

And  over  all  shall  conquest  gain, 
Subdue  all  nations  to  thy  sway, 

And  peace  forevermore  maintain, 
When  all  thy  saints  in  Christ  alone 
Shall,  one  in  him,  with  thee  be  one. 

j.  o.  w. 

52  GocTs  Manifested  Love.  C.  M. 

1  Amid  the  splendors  of  thy  state, 

My  God,  thy  love  appeal's, 
With  the  soft  radiance  of  the  moon 
Among  a  thousand  stars. 

2  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 

Through  earth  and  heaven  above — 
The  joyful  and  transporting  news — 
That  God,  the  Lord,  is  love. 

U  RipponsCol. 


THE  SON  OF  GOD.     H,  K}         I 
53  Love  of  God  in  Christ.  7a.' 

1  Thou,  O  God,  art  love  alone,  -^./Lfr^Cc 
Manifested  by  thy  Son —  , 
Love  eternal,  boundless,  pure,  1*1-4  1  Q,  f^* 

Changeless,  and  forever  sure. 

2  We  will  praise  thee  evermore 

For  thy  love's  redeeming  power,     «  /<   po' 

For  the  wisdom  of  thy  ways,  O  /  * ' 

lor  the  blessings  of  thy  grace.       c  ,     A^ 

3  We  will  praise  thee  for  the  ill  c   C*> 
Working  out  thy  sovereign  will,  y  '  T'  o 
By  the  wrath  the  end  to  win, 
Punishment  and  cure  of  sin. 

4  We  will  praise  thee,  Holy  One — 
Glory  be  to  thee  alone : 

Let  thy  kingdom  come  in  power — 
Reign  in  love  forevermore. 


II.    INCARNATION   OF    CHRIST. 
54  The  Birth  of  Christ.  7s. 

1  Amplest  grace  in  thee  I  find, 
Friend  and  Saviour  of  mankind  ; 

Richest  merit  to  atone  n   i  O  o 

For  our  sins  before  the  throne.  /  i>  ^v.O  ^ 

2  Well  might  wond'ring  angels  cry, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men — 
Lost  mankind  is  found  again." 

3  Lord,  I  join  their  holy  song, 
Emulate  the  brighter  throng — 
Hail  thee,  everlasting  Word, 
Welcome  thee,  incarnate  Lord. 

*3  TopU4/.. 


_  _THE  SON   OF  GOD. 
55  Birth  of  Christ.  7s. 

1  Son  of  God,  we  hail  ihe  morn, 
When  in  David's  city  born, 
Thou  didst  veil  the  form  divine, 
Making  our  condition  thine; 
Taking  part  of  flesh  and  blood, 
In  the  flesh  revealing  God. 

2  Born  -where  beasts  were  stalled  and  fed, 
Thou  wast  in  a  manger  laid ; 

Angels  sang  thy  wondrous  birth, 
Joyful  news  to  all  on  earth  ; 
Joyful  news  our  hearts  reply. 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

3  Shepherds  learned  the  mystery 
Of  thy  strange  nativity  ; 
Sought  thee  in  thy  lowly  bed  ; 
Saw,  believed,  and  worshipped. 
"We  like  them  our  homage  pay, 
Celebrate  thy  natal  day. 

5(J  The  Gift  of  God.  S.  M. 

1  Father,  our  hearts  we  lift 
jz        Up  to  thy  gracious  throne, 

^   \   And  thank  thee  for  the  precious  gift 

Of  thine  incarnate  Son.        /    ^  >   £-Q 

2  Jesus  the  holy  child  / '  z  /  '  *  / 

Doth  by  his  birth  declare 
That  God  and  man  are  reconciled, 
And  one  in  him  we  are. 

3  A  peace  on  earth  he  brings 

Which  never  more  shall  end  ; 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  King  of  kings 
Declares  himself  our  friend ; 

4  Assumes  our  poverty, 

That  we  his  grace  may  gain  ; 
And  thus  to  make  us  sons  of  God, 
Becomes  the  Son  of  man. 

44  Cbai.  Weslej. 


THE  SON   OF  GOD. 


III.    LIFE   OF    CHRIST. 


57  Birth  of  Christ.  8,7. 

1  Hail,,  thou  long-expected  Jesus, 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free ! 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation,  _* 

Joy  of  every  waiting  heart.  / 2.>to  >to 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child — yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, — 
Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

Prot.  Epis.  Col. 

58  Christ  followed.  C.  M. 

1  In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too,     /'^/ '" 

Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I'd  trace; 
As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Depending  on  thy  grace. 

2  Inflamed  with  zeal,  'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  father's  will ; 
O  may  that  zeal  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

3  Meekness,  humility  and  love 

Through  all  thy  conduct  shine ; 
O  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 


I''  THE   SON    OF   GOD.       qAt, 

59  / .  <}.  9J  Excellence  of  ChriL  C.  M. 

1  Infinite  excellence  is  thine, 

Thou  lovely  Prince  of  grace ; 
Thine  uncreated  beauties  shine 
With  never  fading  rays. 

2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
\  2LO>  $&      Come  bending  at  thy  feet ; 

_    ^_   To  thee  their  prayers  and  praise  ascend, 
'  /'*'   /        In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thine  exhaustless  store ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  still  thou  givest  more. 

4  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy  ; 

They  find  their  all  in  thee ; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ, 
.  r>_  Through  all  eternity* 

60  TJie  name  of  yesus  precious. — i  Pet.  ii.  7.      C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name; 

'Tis  music  to  my  ear  ; 
1     Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
^x>         That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 
'  2  Yes— thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

/A.  <^     ^y  transPort  and  my  trust ; 
[tf  /to  /Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish, 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 

With  my  last  laboring  breath  ; 
Then,  speechless,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms — 
The  antidote  of  death. 

46  Doddridge. 


-  IKS*- 

/0<t~l'$u>    THE  S0N  0F  G0D- 

61  J'Ol"  f  Christ  our  Example.  C.  tt. 

1  O  Lord,  when  we  the  path  retrace 

Which  thou  on  earth  hast  trod, 
To  man  thy  wondrous  love  and  grace, 
Thy  faithfulness  to  God. 

2  Faithful  amidst  unfaithfulness,    d-b.** 

'Midst  darkness  only  light,       //Xjitf^y 
Thou  didst  thy  Father's  name  confess         ' 
And  in  his  will  delight. 

3  O  Lord,  with  sorrow,  and  with  shame, 

We  meekly  would  confess, 
How  little  Ave,  who  bear  thy  name, 
Thy  mind,  thy  ways  express. 

4  Give  us  thy  meek,  thy  lowly  mind  ; 

We  would  obedient  be  ; 
And  all  our  rest  and  pleasure  find 
In  fellowship  with  thee. 

f~>  /  *"*  ^*»  Anon. 

62  W.K~      yVuifj^ine.  '**&&*    CM. 

1  Jesus,  thou  true  and  living  vine,  ^  ^0*7 

May  we  the  branches  be ;  ^  7     / 

And  have  our  life  concealed  in  thine, 
And  draw  our  strength  from  thee. 

2  In  union  with  thyself  alone      j>    f  f  ,&y 

Our  fruitfulness  is  sure  ; 
In  thee  let  all  our  works  be  done,     o-  2  d-fr' 
And  all  our  thoughts  be  pure. 

3  Whatever  doth  a  hindrance  prove  **  iq  fa. 

To  thy  abounding  grace,  w//*^Y 

In  mercy  to  our  souls  remove, 
And  let  thy  love  have  place. 

4  That  so  in  fellowship  with  thee, 

Obedient  to  thy  word, 
We  may  thy  true  disciples  be, 
And  thou  our  only  Lord. 


/A  A  ,: 

/f.ZfWo       ™E  S°N  °F  G°D" 

63  /2  *  *f  #£^7     Example  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 
i<g*-     I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  ; 

But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Brawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love — and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
"Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  deserts  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern — make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

^y-  I.  Watts. 

64  l)M »*^       Christ  in  temptation.  L.  M. 

1  A  while  in  spirit,  Lord,  to  thee 
Into  the  desert  would  we  flee ; 

A  while  upon  the  barren  steep 
Thy  fast  with  thee  in  spirit  keep ; 

2  A  while  from  thy  temptation  learn 
The  daily  snares  of  sin  to  spurn, 
And  in  our  hearts  to  feel  and  own 
Man  liveth  not  by  bread  alone. 

3  And  while  at  thy  command  we  pray, 
Give  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day, 
May  we  with  thee,  O  Christ,  be  fed. 
Thou  Word  of  God,  thou  living  bread. 

4  Incarnate  Lord,  we  come  to  thee, 
Thou  knowest  our  infirmity  ; 

Be  thou  our  helper  in  the  strife. 
Be  thou  our  true,  our  inward  life. 

4»  J.  F.  Tlirapp. 


THE  SON    OF  GOD.    (O  .fj.**^ 

9c.s-<r  SM?.F7 

g5  ~  (£"°  Meekness  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine, 
That  in  thy  meekness  used  to  shine, 

That  lit  thy  lonely  pathway,  tiod       1,5  2.  jfl 
In  wondrous  love,  O  Son  of  God  ! 

2  O  who  like  thee,  so  mild,  so  bright, 
Then  Son  of  man,  thou  Light  of  light — 

O  who  like  thee  did  ever  go  n,  /")'¥ 

So  patient  through  a  world  of  woe? 

3  O  who  like  thee  so  humbly  bore        Q ,  /(f\T 
The  scorn  and  scoffs  of  men  before  ? 

So  meek,  so  lowlv   _ 
So  glorious  in  humility. 

4  O  wondrous  Lord,  my  soul  would  be 
Still  more  and  more  conformed  to  thee, 
And  learn  of  thee,  the  lowly  One, 
And  like  thee,  all  my  journey  run. 

Arthur  C   Coxe. 
QQ  Jesus  our  Pattern.  C.  M 

1  Jesus,  thy  life,  a  pattern  true, 

Instructs  us  how  to  live; 
Obedience  to  our  parents  due 
It  teaches  us  to  give. 

2  To  grow  in  wisdom  and  in  love, 

As  we  in  stature  grow; 
In  favor  both  with  God  above, 
And  with  mankind  below. 

3  To  consecrate  ourselves  to  thee 

In  what  is  right  and  good, 
In  works  of  faith  and  charity, 
As  thou  didst  unto  God. 

4  Thy  Father's  will,  as  thou  hast  done, 

Teach  us  with  zeal  to  do, 
That  we  at  last  may  share  thy  throne, 

And  reign  in  glorv  too. 
«  «'  j.  o.  w. 


r^   THE   SON    OF   GOD.//' 2Y-J&? 
67  JFoy,    Truth  and  Life.X'  /'*     f  0.  M. 

1  Thou  art  the  way — to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  hiiri,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth — thy  word  alone 
[.JT'^^      True  wisdom  can  impart; 

Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life — the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death,  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way — the  truth — the  life; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know — 
That  truth  to  keep — that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  How. 


68 


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//r  **'  Christ  the   Way.  C-JJ?fff       *  "M 

1  Jesus,  mv  truth,  mv  way,  .  ^n  c-*i 
(TV  My  sure,  unerring  light,  **  '^1*0  I 
r  '  On  thee  my  feeble  steps  1  stay, 

Which  thou  wilt  guide  aright. 

2  My  wisdom  and  my  guide, 
My  counsellor  thou  art; 

O,  never  let  me  leave  thy  side, 
Or  from  thy  paths  depart. 

3  I  lift  mine  eyes  to  thee, 

Thou  gracious,  bleeding  Lamb, 
That  I  may  now  enlightened  be, 
And  never  put  to  shame. 

4  Never  will  I  remove 

Out  of  thy  hands  my  cauee, 

But  rest  in  thy  redeeming  love, 

And  hang  upon  thy  cross. 

''/''££- 


TJIK   SON   OF   GOT). 

IV.    SUFFERINGS    AND    DEATH. 
QQ  Gethsemane.  C.  M. 

1  O  Jesus,  in  Gethsemane,  (O -4.-?Co, 

Prostrate  upon  the  ground, 
What  mortal  fear  came  over  thee? 

What  sorrow  so  profound  ? 
Was  it  our  sins'  astounding  weight 

That  so  oppressed  thee  there? 
That  forced  from  thee  the  bloody  sweat 

And  agonizing  prayer  ? 

2  O  give  us  penitence  to  bear 

The  sorrow,  Lord,  with  thee, 
That  Ave  may  the  atonement  share 

Of  thy  great  agony: 
And  gather  strength  to  watch  and  pray 

In  every  trying  hour, 
That  we  with  willing  spirits  may 

O'ercome  temptation's  power. 


70   jr.  l£.£.f~~    Christ's  Agony.  L  M. 

1  O  Jesus,  on  thy  soul  was  laid 

The  burden  of  our  sinful  debt, 
To  be  in  fear  and  anguish  paid, 
In  agony  and  bloody  sweat. 

2  This  first  instalment  of  the  price 

Of  our  redemption,  Lord,  we  see — 
The  prelude  to  thy  sacrifice 
Of  shame,  reproach  and  agony. 

o  And  may  thy  all-enduring  love 

Our  souls  with  godly  sorrow  fill — 
The  death  of  carnal  passions  prove, 
And  mould  us  to  thy  blessed  will. 

51  /.  c.  w. 


THE  SON   OF  GOD. 


71     7*  iGp.fr"  ■»         jJie  Mockery.  **]'  l***'      '      CM. 


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1  O  Son  of  God  !  with  glory  crowned 
"7  Upon  thy  Father's  throne; 
~  nee  thou  wast  mocked,  condemned  and  bound, 

Discarded  by  thine  own. 

2  The  soldiers  made  a  crown  of  thorn 

And  put  it  on  thy  head  ; 
With  cast-off  purple  robe,  in  scorn, 
Thy  person  they  arrayed. 

3  They  for  a  sceptre  gave  a  reed, 

And,  mocking,  bent  the  knee ; 
Then  with  it  smote  thee  on  the  head 
In  rude  indignity. 

4  For  us  thou  didst  endure  the  shame, 

O patient  sufferer! 
That  if  we  suffer  for  thy  name, 
We  may  thy  glory  sharp. 

j.  c  w. 

t~  **•** 

72  The  Scourging.  7s 

1  O  my  Je«us !  thou  wast  bound 

With  the  cords  of  sinful  men, 
Though  no  sin  in  thee  was  found  — 

Though  from  guilt  thy  hands  were  clean. 

2  Asa  lamb  to  slaughter  led, 

Unresisting  tbou  didst  go, 
To  be  tried  and  buffeted, 

Scourged  and  doomed  to  suffer  woe. 

3  On  thy  back  the  plowers  made 

Long  their  furrows  in  thy  llesli ; 
For  my  sins  on  thee  were  laid : 

Thou  wast  cut  with  thong  and  lash. 

4  Wounded  for  my  trespasses, 

Bruised  for  my  iniquity  ; 
Jlealing  in  (by  stripes  there  is, 


THE   SOX    OF   GOD. 
73      7'tk-fr5^        Calvary.  '"  CM. 

1  To  Calvary,  Lord,  in  spirit  now, 

Our  weary  souls  repair, 
To  dwell  upon  thy  dying  love,        (^  ,&.  %~o 
And  taste  its  sweetness  there. 

2  Sweet  resting-place  of  every  heart 

That  feels  the  plague  of  sin, 
Yet  knows  that  deep  mysterious  joy, 
The  peace  of  God  within. 

3  There,  through  thine  hour  of  deepest  woe, 

Thy  suffering  spirit  passed  ; 
Grace  there  its  wondrous  victory  gained, 
And  love  endured  its  last. 

E<1.  Dcnney. 

4  Thy  love  has  won  our  hearts  to  thee, 

And  brought  us  to  thy  feet ; 
Thy  grace  shall  raise  us  to  thy  throne, 
And  make  our  joy  complete. 

J.  G.  W. 

74  Cross  of  Christ.  8.  M. 

1  To  thee,  O  Lamb  of  God ! 

Who  us  to  save  from  loss, 
Didst  taste  the  bitter  cup  of  death, 

Upon  the  cross: 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  we'd  give 

Ourselves  this  day  anew, 
The  purchase  of  thy  precious  blood, 

Thy  spoil  and  due. 

2  How  poor  and  weak  we  are, 

O  Jesus,  thou  canst  see ; 
For  every  thing  our  souls  depend, 

O  Lord,  on  thee. 
Thou  merciful  High  Priest, 

Our  Saviour,  Shepherd,  Friend, 
'Tis  in  thy  love  alone  we  trust 

Until  the  end. 

53  Anon. 


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THE   SON    OF   GOD. 
'5     '  At  the  Cross,  ^^t *«""      C.  M. 

1  O  Jesus  !  sweet  the  tears  I  shea 
While  at  thy  cross  I  kneel ; 

Gaze  at  thy  wounded,  fainting  head, 
And  all  thy  sorrows  feel. 

2  My  heart  dissolves  to  see  thee  bleed, 
This  heart  so  hard  before; 

And  grief  o'erfiows  the  more. 

3  'Twas  for  the  sinful  thou  didst  die, 
'  *iM >  f'"    And  I  a  sinner  stand  : 

What  love  speaks  from  thy  dying  eye 
rfG'fr*?  And  l'roai  each  pierced  hand ! 

4  1  know  this  cleansing  blood  of  thine 

Was  shed,  dear  Lord  !  for  me — 
For  me,  for  all — O !  grace  divine  I — 

"Who  look  by  faith  on  thee. 
.  5  O  Christ  of  God  !  O  spotless  Lamb  ! 

My  soul  is  drawn  to  thee; 
Henceforth  forever  thine  I  am  ; 

And  thou,  art  all  to  me. 

.  Raj  Palmer. 

76  I '  *""  '  Salvation  by  the  Cross.    -  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  at  thy  cross  I  sink  oppressed 
C~i     Beneath  my  sins,  a  heavy  load ; 

>*| '      In  all  besides  I  find  no  rest ; 

No  peace  I  find  but  in  thy  blood. 

2  Willi  humble  faith  1  look  to  thee, 
\y&Cf     O  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 

Thy  precious  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  washes  out  all  sinful  stain. 

3  Here  pardon,  purity  and  peace 

Flow  from  the  fountain  of  thy  love 
And  all  who  trust  thy  sacrifice 
The  fulness  of  thv  mercv  prove. 

w  J.  G.W. 


THE  SON   OF  GOD. 
77  The  Fountain  of  Christ's  Blood.  C.  M. 

1  A  fountain,  Holy  Lamb  of  God,     (p  '%*J '  1>L 

Flowed  from  thy  bleeding  veins, 
And  sinners  sprinkled  with  that  blood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  In  ancient  times  believers  saw 

That  fountain  in  their  day,   .        ^  ^rv 
And  by  the  sacrificial  law         11'L.v  > 
Washed  all  their  sins  away. 

0  O  Lamb  of  God,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Bit  in  a  song  of  nobler  praise 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When,  at  thy  coming,  thou  sh'alt  raise 
My  body  from  the  grave. 

-^  Cowper,  alt. 

It.  "J-  o** 
78  Peace  by  Christ's  Death.  C.  M. 

1  In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 

By  methods  of  our  own  : 
Blest  Saviour,  nothing  but  thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  the  throne, 

2  But  thy  atoning  sacrifice 

Hath  answered  all  demands  ; 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies 
Come  to  us  by  thy  hands. 

3  'Tis  by  thy  death  we  live,  O  Lord  ! 

'Tis  on  thy  cross  we  rest ; 

For  ever  be  thy  love  adored, 

Thy  name  forever  blest. 


THE   SON'    OF   GOD. 
jq    y,~L6>*XJ       Jesus  lifted  up.  S  M. 

1  OJesits,  lifted  up  'O'*. 

Upon  the  cross  for  me  ; 
Draw,  by  thy  all  constraining  love, 
Mv  sinful  soul  to  thee.  _- 

2  T  do'believe  that  thou        6  - «»  -  r  / 

Didst  sutler  for  my  sin  ; 
<)  draw  me  to  thy  bleeding  side 
And  wash  and  make  me  clean. 

3  Thou  once  for  all  hast  made 

Atonement  by  thy  blood  ; 
Draw  me  and  let  me  through  thy  death 
Be  reconciled  to  God. 

4  Thy  cross  the  death  of  sin, 

The  death  of  death  shall  be  ; 

Let  me  be  drawn  to  thee  in  death, 

And  rise  and  reign  with  thee. 


80  */^Ul  Atonement.  ^^        S.  M 

1  The  sacrificial  blood     ^f^ 

In  former  ages  spilt 
Could  not  procure  our  peace  with  Cod, 
Or  take  away  our  guilt.  ^      q.~ 

2  O  Lamb  of  God,  of  thee      /'/'«» 

And  of  thy  sacrifice 
It  tvpified  the  verity 

Thy  blood  alone  supplies. 

3  For  in  thy  death  alone 

The  death  of  sin  we  see, 
Thy  blood  doth  for  our  sins  atone, 
And  slays  our  enmity. 

4  Our  pardon  now  is  sure  ; 

The  hope  of  life  we  know  ; 
Our  peace  shall  evermore  endure  ; 
Our  joys  forever  flow. 


THE  SON   OF   OOD. 
81  Trust  tn  Christ's  sacrifice.  S.  M. 

1  Jesus,  thou  heavenly  Lamb, 
Take  thou  my  sins  away  ; 

Thy  sacrifice  alone  I  name,     g*t  (?  .$^T 
And  on  thy  death  I  stay.  '      ' 

2  I  trust  in  thee  alone, 
For  thou  didst  shed  thy  blood, 

For  my  transgressions  to  atone, 
And  bring  me  nigh  to  God. 

3  I  on  thy  grace  rely 
For  pardon,  peace  and  rest ; 

For  my  salvation  thou  didst  die, 
And  in  thee  I  am  blest. 

4  Glory  to  thee  I  give, 
That  thou  for  me  wast  slain  ; 

That  I  with  thee  might  ever  live, 
With  thee  might  ever  reign. 

^~  J.  G.W. 

*"  '  Jesus  Crucified,      g*.  i_  J     "     ~    7s. 

1  Jesus,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 

Thou  hast  bought  us  with  thy  blood ; 

We  would  value  naught  beside,  p* 


Jesus — Jesus  crucified. 

2  We  are  thine,  and  thine  alone  ;     ,    <>  ,f  J 
This  we  gladly,  fully  own  ; 

And,  in  all  our  works  and  ways,  <£  -  tl^i»r^" 
Only  now  would  seek  thy  praise.  5     p( 

3  Help  us  to  confess  thy  name,  y,  2.;)  *oi 
Bear  with  joy  thy  cross  and  shame,  *  2  %Cj 
Only  seek  to  follow  thee,  / 
Though  reproach  our  portion  be.   LJL  Ca 

4  AVhen  thou  shalt  in  glory  come,     '  7 
And  we  reach  our  heavenly  home, 
Louder  still  our  lips  shall  own, 

We  are  thine,  and  thine  alone. 

57  J.  G.  Deck. 


V'  *7 

9  2-7<H~~    the  son  of  god.    b+7~J.fC 

83  Peace,  life  and  rest  in  Christ  Crucified  <'7a. 

1  Jesus,  crucified  for  me, 

Let  me  find  my  peace  in  thee ; 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Purge  my  conscience  from  its  guilt ; 
Let  thy  sacrificial  death 
Save  me  from  consuming  wrath  ; 
From  the  power  of  sin  release, 
Fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

2  Jesus  crucified  for  me, 

Let  me  find  my  life  in  thee ;    ^g 

Be  thy  cross  my  death  to  sin,  . ,  i  C'&o 

Quicken  me  by  power  within,' ' ' 

That  I  may  arise  from  death, 

Live  in  thee  the  life  of  faith 

Free  from  all  carnality, 

Find  eternal  life  in  thee. 

3  Jesus,  crucified  for  me, 

Let  me  find  my  rest  in  thee ; 
Rest  within  thy  pierced  side; 
Rest  from  self  and  foolish  pride  ; 
Rest  from  every  wish  and  want, 
But  what  thou  art  pleased  to  grant. 
In  thy  love  supremely  blest, 
Let  me  find  eternal  rest. 

84  The  Cross  a  sign  of  love.  L.  M. 

1  O  Jesus,  thou  hast  made  the  cross 

Which  thou  didst  for  mankind  embrace, 
The  sign  of  thy  rich  love  which  draws 

All  men  to  thee  to  taste  thy  grace. 
Drawn  by  that  love,  we  look  and  live ; 

Thy  bleeding  love  subdues  our  sins  ■ 
Our  hearts  to  thee  we  freely  give, 

Thy  wondrous  love  the  conquest  wins. 


THE  SON   OF  GOIX 
J5    y-  *-'  Saved  at  the  Cross.  .,.         L.  M. 

1  O  Jesus,  at  the  cross  I  lay, 
My  sinful  soul  oppressed  with  guilt ; 

Nothing  can  wash  its  stains  away,         ^Z^'i^ 
But  the  rich  blood  on  Calvary  spilt. 

2  O  sprinkle  me  with  thy  rich  blood, 
And  I  shall  whiter  be  than  snow  ; 

And,  reconciled  in  thee  to  God, 

Thy  all-redeeming  power  shall  know. 

3  Plead  for  me  now  before  the  throne,     /    //)  ,ff^ 
For  thou  didst  give  thyself  for  me  ; 

I  have  no  merit  of  my  own,  £ .  /<£.^< 

My  hope  is  centred,  Lord,  on  thee.  ' 

i  I  trust  thy  saving  power  alone ; 
Thy  faithful  promise  I  believe ; 
Thee  for  my  only  Lord  I  own  ; 

•Myself,  my  all,  to  thee  I  give. 
/  }  >  <?tf^    "  r        J' G'  w~ 

!  The  Cleansing  Fountain  <Q<  I  JT$(c.  C.  M. 

1  O  Jesus,  from  thy  wounds  there  flowed 
A  fountain  for  our  sin ;  £e  %&.£Xs 

And  sprinkled  with  thy  precious  blood, 
The  foulest  is  made  clean.     ^  .    ^  c.-^ 

2  Thy  sacrificial  death  avails      0'7-r*(rJ 
For  all  who  come  to  thee 

Through  everv  age  ;  it  never  fails     .  ^  *   o-^ 

And  unto  ail  is  free.  ' '  "  ZL 

5  Though  full  of  sin,  I  lift  my  eye      tf,  f(s»  0» 

To  thee,  thou  bleeding  Lamb,        / 
Thy  all-atoning  blood  apply, 

And  white  as  snow  I  am. 
L  Now  justified  by  faith  in  thee, 

Through  thy  redeeming  blood, 
No  spot  of  sin  remains  on  me, 

And  I  have  peace  with  God. 


THE   SON   OF   GOD. 
87   (ftlfirf     The  Crucifixion.  %. *},%$&     k  MJ 

1  O  Jestjs,  crucified  for  us, 

What  sufferings  can  with  thine  compare, 
When,  hanging  on  the  shameful  cross, 
Thou  didst  our  sins  in  body  bear  ? 

2  Thy  hands  and  feet  were  pierced  and  torn 

With  nails,  and  fastened  to  the  tree; 
Assailed  by  foul  reproach  and  scorn, 
Thy  soul  was  filled  with  agony. 

3  Numbered  with  malefactors  thus, 

Thou  who  wast  wholly  free  from  sin, 
Wast  a  sin-offering  made  for  us, 

And  with  transgressors  thou  wast  slain. 

4  O  holy  sufferer,  may  we 

The  virtue  of  thy  sufferings  prove  ; 
And,  purged  from  all  iniquity, 

Be  tilled  with  thy  redeeming  love. 

or  f  3.  g.  w. 

gg    Y  -  1%  *"  *        The  Fountain  for  Sin.  fl  1 1  <fc  C.  U . 

1  A  fountain,  blessed  Lamb  of  God ! 
Flowed  from  thy  pierced  side  ; 
nd  sinners  sprinkled  with  thy  blood 
Are  wholly  purified. 

2  Millions  have  to  this  fount  applied, 
And  washed  away  their  stains ; 

And  still  the  unexhausted  tide 

Its  cleansing  power  retains. 
With  contrite  hearts  we  come  to  prove 

Thy  all  atoning  blood, 
That  can  our  guiltiness  remove, 

And  bring  us  nigh  to  God. 
O  cleanse  my  heart  from  every  sin, 

And  all  impurity; 
Make  body,  soul  and  spirit  clean, 

A  temple  fit  for  thee. 

60  j.  o.  w. 


■.ir-1 


THE  SON   OF   GOD. 


RESURRECTION. 


89  Prince  of  Life.  C.  M.  I) 

1  O  Prince  of  life  !  'twas  not  in  man 

To  take  thy  life  from  thee; 
But  thou  didst,  in  redemption's  plan, 

Lay  down  thy  life  for  me: 
For  thou  hadst  power  to  lay  it  down, 

And  power  to  take  it  up ; 
Therefore,  when  in  the  sepulchre, 

Thy  flesh  did  rest  in  hope.' 

2  O  Prince  of  life  !    Death  could  not  hold 

Its  triumph  over  thee; 
The  path  of  life  thou  didst  unfold — 

Of  immortality. 
For  thou  didst  from  the  dead  arise 

Through  God's  almighty  power, 
And  livest  now  above  the  skies, 

And  livest  evermore. 

J.  G.W. 

90  The  Resurrection  and  Life.  8,  7D, 

1  Je>L'S,  from  thy  Father's  bosom 

Thou  didst  come  the  world  to  save ; 
Thou  didst  die  to  be  our  ransom 

From  the  dank  and  noisome  grave. 
Death  and  hell  could  not  prevent  thee 

Laying  down  thy  life  for  men  ; 
Nor  the  powers  of  darkness  hinder 

Taking  up  thy  life  again. 

2  Thou  didst  enter  as  a  victor, 

Captive  take  captivity, 
And  return  again  in  triumph 

By  thine  immortality. 
Life  for  all  mankind  is  in  thee ; 

Thou  shalt  all  to  life  restore; 
Then  thou  shalt  complete  thy  conquests — 

Death  and  hell  shall  be  no  more. 

a  j.  g.w. 


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yA~~  frb  THE  S0N  0F  GOD* 

lt       91    I  Triumph  in   Chrhi' s  Resurrection.  CM. 

1  Welcome,  thou  Victor  in  the  strife, 

Now  welcome  from  the  cave  1 
To-day  we  triumph  in  thy  life 
Around  thine  empty  grave. 

2  Our  enemy  is  put  to  shame, 

His  short-lived  triumph  o'er; 
Our  God  is  with  us,  we  exclaim—  £q 

We  fear  our  foe  no  more.  A   2-1  '*y 

0    \nd  let  thy  conquering  banner  wave 

O'er  hearts  thou  makest  free, 
And  point  the  path  that  from  the  grave 

Leads  heavenward  up  to  thee. 
4  We  die  with  thee :    O  let  us  live 

Henceforth  to  thee  aright ; 
The  blessings  thou  hast  died  to  give 

Be  daily  in  our  sight 

f  B.  Scbmolke. 

92      „  if  $7    y*sus  the  Co7tqueror.  78. 

1  Jesus,  hail !  our  risen  King, 
We  thy  glorious  triumph  sing 
Over  denth  the  Conqueror  ^ 
Thou  dost  live  forevermore.    J*f,  %,/ f*<rJ 

2  To  thy  tomb  the  women  came 
Thee  with  spices  to  embalm; 
But  the  holy  watchers  said, 
"  He  is  risen  from  the  dead." 

3  Jesus,  we  the  word  receive, 
And  with  mind  and  heart  believe; 
Thou  the  victory  hast  won, 
And  the  sting  of  death  is  gone. 

4  In  thy  triumph  we  shall  share, 
And  thy  glorious  image  bear; 
Raised  in  immortality, 
We  shall  live  and  reign  with  thee. 


jo  bff&. 

ly.rj     ™=  BOX  OF  GOD. 
93  Rabboni.  L.  M. 

]  Rabboxt  !  risen  from  the  dead  9       l£t  / ,  £  ft 

0  joy  divine  unspeakable  ! 

The  powers  of  death  are  captive  led, 
And  vanquished  all  the  hosts  of  hell. 

Ttabboni !  now  I  see  the  light 
Of  life  and  immortality; 

It  dawns  upon  my  longing  sight — 

1  have  eternal  life  in  thee. 

3  Ilabboni !  thou  didst  die  for  me ; 

Thy  precious  blood  my  ransom  paid ; 
And  I  shall  ever  live  with  thee, 

My  glorious  and  exalted  head. 
Rabboni !  to  this  lively  hope 

Of  an  inheritance  divine 
Thy  rising  power  hath  raised  me  up, 

And  I  shall  in  thy  glory  shine. 


VI.     THE    ASCENStOV. 
94  Most  High,  Eternal  King  L.  M. 

1  O  Lord,  Most  High,  eternal  King, 
By  thee  redeemed  thy  praise  we  sing; 

The  bonds  of  death  are  burst  by  thee,  <fm. 

And  thou  hast  won  the  victory.  b   &~°  \ 

2  Ascended  to  the  Father's  throne, 
The  kingdom,  Lord,  is  thine  alone; 
Thy  days  of  fleshly  weakness  o'er, 
All  power  is  thine  forevermore. 

3  Be  thou  our  joy,  O  mighty  Lord, 
As  thou  wilt  be  our  great  reward ; 
Let  all  our  glory  be  in  thee 
Both  now  and  through  eternity 


/ 


Ambrose,  of  Milan. 


THE   SON   OF  GOD. 
95  The  Ascension.  L.  M 

1  LottB,  when  thou  didst  froui  Olivet 
Ascend  at  God's  right  hand  to  sit, 
Thou  dklst  on  all  thy  saints  below 
The  blessing  of  thy  peace  bestow 

2  In  spirit,  Lord,  to  Olivet 
Lead  forth  thy  chosen  followers  yet ; 
We  would  thy  bright  ascension  see, 
And  find  a  blessing,  Lord,  from  thee. 

3  Ascending  to  the  throne  of  light, 
A  cloud  received  thee  from  their  sight , 
And  still  the  cloudy  veil  we  sec 
When  upward  gazing  after  thee. 

4  And  still  we  hear  the  angels  say, 
This  Jesus,  taken  up  to-day 
Into  the  heavens,  as  ye  have  seen, 
Shall  in  like  manner  come  again. 

5  In  humble  prayer  with  one  accord 
AVe  wait  for  thy  return,  O  Lord, 
When  we  shall  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
And  in  thy  glorv  have  a  part. 

J.  G.W. 
QQ  Christ's  Ascension.  L.  Ml 

1  Loud,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high. 
Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky ; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
"When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  had  their  thousands  captive  made, 
Were  ail  in  chains,  like  captives,  led. 

3  Raised  by  thy  Father  to  the  throne, 
Thou  didst  the  Comforter  send  down, 
Willi  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
Tl:;:t  Cod  might  dwell  on  e:;::!i  r.j/.i'.n. 

W  "        1.  Watts. 


THE   SON    OF   GOD. 

▼II.    OFFICES    OF    CHRIST.      I *-'  '  * 

Q'J  An  Advocate  with  the  Father.  L.  ?•£ 

1  Jesus,  my  Advocate  above, 

My  Friend  before  the  throne  of  Jove, 
If  now  for  me  prevails  thy  prayer — 
If  now  I  find  thee  pleading  there —         s  C.  Q o 

2  If  thou  the  secret  wish  convey, 

And  sweetly  prompt  my  heart  to  pray — 
Hear,  and  my  weak  petitions  join, 
Almighty  Advocate,  to  thine. 

I  Jesus,  my  heart's  desire  obtain  ; 
My  earnest  suit  present  and  gain: 
My  life,  my  only  heaven  thou  art — 
O  let  me  feel  thee  in  my  heart ! 


88  (-1*1 •  0^»  High  Priest.     $,**- *«>  L.  if. 

1  O  Jesus,  merciful  High  Priest,;' 
Our  sins  were  laid  alone  on  thee ; 
Our  names  are  written  on  thy  breast ; 

Thou  knowest  our  infirmity,    y.     *q  ^.r^- 

-  Before  the  mercy-seat  on  high 
Thy  sacrificial  ofPring  plead, 
That  we  may  have  a  full  supply 
Of  grace  for  every  time  of  need. 

Plead  for  us  now  before  the  throne, 

And  show  thy  hands  and  feet  and  side  ; 

Our  trust  we  place  in  thee  alone, 
By  whom  we  now  are  justified. 

O  send  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord, 

And  to  our  spirits  witness  give, 
That  we  are  thine  to  bless  and  guard, 

And  fit  il;  with  thyself  to  live. 
■r>  &j  ,j.  a.  vr. 


TIIK   SON    OF    GOD.    t      .-,  o^, 

a,/3x7 

$)?)  P>c/>/iet,  Priest  ami  King.  II.  Ml 

3  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  shall  btess  thy  name ; 
By  Ihee  the  joyful  news 

Of  bur  salvation  came : 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 
2  Thou  art  my  great  High  Priest, 

Who  for  my  ransom  died  ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside : 
Thy  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 
3$  O  thou  Almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror:  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 

Thy  reign  of  grace,  I  sing : 
•Thine  is  the  power:  behold,  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  before  thv  feet. 


100  Prophet,   Priest  and  Kin*.  CM 

1  Our  Prophet,  Priest  ana  King,  to  thee 

We  joyfully  submit,  _  _ 

And  learn,  in  meek  humility,    Ji'Ul 'Yg 
Our  lesson  at  thy  feet :  n   *(/  CO 

2  Spirit  and  life  thy  words  impart, 

And  blessings  from  above, 
And  drop  in  every  list'ning  heart 

The  manna  of  thv  love.  .  r'cs-  c°u 

3  From  sin  redeem  us  by  thy  grace, 

Rule  o'er  us  by  thy  power, 
And  fit  us  to  behold  thy  face 
Jn  glory  evermore. 


.  THE   SON    OK    GOD. 

VIII.    TITLES   OF    CHRIST. 

101  Map  of  Sorrows.  C  M. 

1  Jesus,  thou  Man  of  Sorrows — born 

To  suffering  here  below, 
To  toil  through  poverty  and  scorn, 
Through  weakness  and  through  woe — 

2  Iimnanuel,  who,  by  every  grief, 

By  each* temptation  tried, 
Hast  lived  to  yield  our  wants  relief, 
And,  to  redeem  us,  died — 

3  From  all  the  viewless  snares  of  sin, 

Preserve  us  firm  and  tree; 
As  thou  like  us  hast  tempted  been, 
Mav  we  rejoice  with  thee. 

Heb?r. 

102  Sun  of  Righteousness.  6sj  7* 

1  Christ,  whose  glorv  fills  the  skies,  * 

Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light,    ^^7o^\ 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night; 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near; 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

Unaccompanied  by  thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see, 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Clad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine, 

ttjeree  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine! 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 
Alore  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


THE  SON   OF  GOD. 

103  ?V (, . p-j"        ^ U-in-atl.   t2<(f.f&       c  M 

1  Compared  with  Christ,  in  all  besides 

No  comeliness  I  see; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord 
la  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love  r"V  ^j 

Into  my  soul  convey  : 
Thyself  bestow  !  for  thee  alone, 

My  All-in-all,  I  pray. 
8  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore: 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave; 

And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 
4  AVhate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

O  teach  me  to  resign  : 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss 

If  thou,  O  God,  art  mine 

Topla-ly. 

104  Light.  fc    7. 

1  Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 

Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come,  and  bright  thy  love  revealing, 
Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath: 

2  Come,  and  manifest  the  favor 

God  hath  lor  our  ransomed  race; 
Come,  thou  universal  .Saviour, 
Come  and  bring  the  gospel  grace, 

3  Stive  us  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild,  pacific  Prince; 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 
Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins. 
A  By  thy  all-restoring  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release; 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit 
Guide  into  thy  perteil  peace. 

Bn  fraa '.-  C«. 


IX.    SECOND    COMING    OF    CHRIST. 
IQ5  Waiting  for  Christ.  S.  ■ 

1  The  church  has  waited  long 
Thy  coming,  Lord,  to  Bee; 

And  still  in  loneliness  she  waits, 
A  friendless  stranger  she. 

2  The  whole  creation  groans, 
And  waits  to  hear  thy  voice, 

That  shall  restore  her  comeliness, 
And  make  her  wastes  rejoice. 

3  Come,  Lord,  and  wipe  away 
The  curse,  the  sin,  the  stain, 

And  make  this  blighted  world  of  ours 
Thine  own  fair  world  again. 

H.  Boour. 
(J  Come,  Lord.  S.  i 

1  Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not : 
Bring  the  long-looked-for  day  ; 

O  why  these  years  of  waiting  here, 
These  ages  of  delay  ? 

2  Come,  for  creation  groans, 
Impatient  of  thy  stay, 

"Worn  out  with  these  long  years  of  ill, 
These  ages  of  delay. 

3  Come,  and  make  all  things  new  ; 
Build  up  this  ruined  earth; 

Restore  our  faded  paradise, 
Creation's  second  birth. 

4  Come,  and  begin  thy  reign 
Of  everlasting  peace; 

Come,  take  the  kingdom  to  thyself, 
Great  King  of  righteousness. 

C9  II.  Fonr.r. 


THE  SON   OF   GOD. 
107  Christ  in  us  the  hope  of  glory.     7,  6,  7,  4,  D. 

1  In  us  the  hope  of  glory, 

O  risen  Lord,  art  thou  ; 
The  first-fruits  of  the  Spirit 

Are  in  us  now. 
Yet  st ill  in  dust  and  ashes 

Before  thy  throne  we  kneel; 
And  in  our  hearts  is  bidden 

Thy  living  seal. 

2  The  whole  creation  groaneth 

In  prison  chains  for  thee: 
O  rend  the  veil  asunder, 

And  set  us  Urce. 
Raise  up  thy  holy  sleepers, 

And  change  thy  saints  on  earth, 
In  all,  as  one,  revealing 

The  second  birth. 

3  O  come  in  all  thy  glory, 

Our  great  Iinmanuel; 
Come  forth,  our  Prince  and  Saviour, 

With  us  to  dwell. 
Bring  thine  eternal  Sabbath, 

Bring  thine  eternal  clay  ; 
And  cause  all  grief  and  sighing 

To  llee  away. 

Auon. 
103  Mow  long?  L.  M. 

1  Father  of  all,  how  long?  how  long? 

Ere  thou  wilt  send  tl  y  Son  again, 
With  mighty  power  to  right  the  wrong, 

And  institute  his  peaceful  reign  ? 
When  saints  the  kingdom  shall  possess, 
And  rule  the  world  in  righteousness: 
Till  all  mankind  thy  glory  see, 

And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  thee. 

70  j.  g.  w. 


THE  SON   OF   GOD. 
109  Signi  °f  Christ's  Coming.  C.  P.  M. 

L  How  happy  arc  the  little  Hock 
"Who,  sale  beneath  their  guardian  rock. 

In  all  commotions  rest : 
"When  war's  and  tumult's  waves  run  high, 
Unmoved  above  the  storm  they  lie — 

They  lodge  in  Jesus'  breast. 
1  Such  happiness,  O  Lord,  have  we, 
By  mercy  gathered  into  thee, 

Before  the  floods  descend  ; 
And  while  the  bursting  cloud  comes  dowi^ 
AVe  mark  the  vengeful  day  begun, 

And  calmly  wait  the  end. 

3  The  plague,  the  dearth,  and  din  of  war, 
Our  Saviour's  swift  approach  declare, 

And  bid  our  hearts  arise : 
Earth's  basis  shook  confirms  our  hope, 
Its  cities'  fall  but  lifts  us  up, 

To  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 

4  Thy  tokens  we  with  joy  confess — 
The  war  proclaims  thee  Prince  of  peace. 

The  earthquake  speaks  thy  power, 
The  famine  all  thy  fulness  brings, 
The  plague  presents  thy  healing  wings, 

And  nature's  final  hour. 

5  Whatever  ills  the  world  befall, 
A  pledge  of  endless  good  we  call, 

A  sign  of  Jesus  near : 
His  chariot  will  not  long  delay  ; 
AVe  hear  the  rumbling  wheels  and  pray, 

Triumphant  Lord,  appear  ! 

ti  Appear  with  clouds  on  Sion's  hill, 

The  word  and  myst'ry  to  fulfil, 

Confessors  to  approve, 
Thy  members  on  thy  throne  to  place, 
And  stamp  thy  name  on  every  face, 

Inglorious,  heavenlv  love! 

71  Wes.  OeL 


THE  SON   OF   GOD. 
HO  Come  quickly.  8, 7. 

1  Lamb  of  God  !  Thou  now  art  seated 

High  upon  thy  Father's  throne; 
All  thy  gracious  work  completed, 
All  thy  mighty  vict'ry  won  : 

2  Lord,  in  all  thy  power  and  glory, 

Still  thy  thoughts  and  eyes  are  here; 
Watching  o'er  thy  ransom'd  people, 
To  thy  gracious  heart  so  dear : 

3  Lamb  of  God  !  Thou  soon  in  glory 

Wilt  to  this  sad  earth  return  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  quake  before  thee, 
All  that  now  despise  thee,  mourn  : 

4  Then  thy  saints  shall  rise  to  meet  thee, 

With  thee  in  thy  kingdom  reign  ; 

Thine  the  praise,  and  thine  the  glory, 

Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain  ! 

^Psalms  and  Hymns. 
Ill  Come  and  reign.  C  M. 

1  Dear  suff'ring  Lamb!  thy  bleeding  wounds, 

With  cords  of  love  divine, 
Have  drawn  our  willing  hearts  to  thee, 
And  linked  our  life  with  thine. 

2  Thy  sympathies  and  hopes  are  ours; 

Dear  Lord,  we  wait  to  see 
Creation,  all  — below,  above — 

Redeem'd  and  blest  by  thee, 
o  Our  longing  eyes  would  fain  behold 

That  bright  and  blessed  brow, 
Once  wrung  with  bitt'rest  anguish,  wear 

Its  crown  of  glory  now. 
4  Why  linger  then?  Come,  Saviour,  come, 

Responsive  to  our  call ; 
Come,  claim  thine  ancient  power,  and  reign 

The  heir  and  Lord  of  all. 

72  Ed.  Dennev. 


THE   SON    OF    OOD. 
H2  Coning-  to  Save.  C  M. 

1  Lioht  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart ! 

Star  of  the  coining  day! 
Arise,  and  with  thy  morning  beams 
Chase  all  our  griefs  away. 

2  Lord,  Lord,  thy  fair  creation  groans 

The  air,  the  earth,  the  sea, 

In  unison  with  all  our  hearts, 

And  calls  aloud  for  thee. 

3  Come,  then,  with  all  thy  quickening  pow'V, 

With  one  awak'ning  smile, 
And  bid  the  serpent's  trail  no  more 
Thy  beauteous  realms  defile. 
A  Thine  was  the  cross,  with  all  its  fruits 
Of  grace  and  peace  divine ; 
Be  thine  the  crown  of  glory  now, 
The  palm  of  vict'ry  thine. 

Ed    Denner. 
113  /'  r°'  *~      Coming  to  Gladden.  C.  M. 

1  Thou  bright  and  morning  star,  thy  light 

Will  to  our  joy  be  seen  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  wilt  meet  our  longing  sight. 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

2  O  come  !  Lord  Jesus,  thou  whose  heart 

Still  for  thy  saints  doth  care  ;      \     i^cs  <?" 
We  shall  behold  thee  as  thou  art,  %  N  - 
And  thy  full  image  bear.  ^    +.      ^  - 

3  But  O  the  more  we  learn  of  thee,   /  '  ^  /  '*  f 

And  thy  rich  mercy  prove  ; 
The  more  we  long  thy  face  to  see, 
And  fully  know  thy  love. 

4  Then  shine,  thou  bright  and  morning  star, 

Dispel  the  dreary  gloom  ; 
O!  take  from  sin  and  grief  afar, 
Thy  blood-bought  people  home. 

T3  Psuluis  and  Hymors. 


/•l  O.frC?         THE  S0N  OF  GOD. 

114  Desire  of  Nations.  7* 

1  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come  ! 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  general  doom  ! 
Hear  the  Spirit  and  the  bride: 
Come,  and  take  ns  to  thy  side ! 

2  Thou,  who  hast  our  place  prepared, 
Make  us  meet  for  our  reward  ! 
Then  with  all  thy  sainte  descend  ! 
Then  our  earthly  trials  end. 

">  Plant  thy  heavenly  kingdom  here — 

Glorious  in  thy  saints  appear; 

.Speak  the  sacred  number  sealed — 

Speak  the  mystery  revealed. 
4  Tr.ke  to  tbee  thy  royal  power — 

Tvei.^n,  when  sin  shall  be  no  more; 

Reign,  when  death  no  more  shall  be — 

Reign  to  all  eternity.  c-  wesi<-7. 

115     /-ft)  -6  (fComing  with  clouds.  8,  7,  4. 

1  Lo  !  lie  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favor'd  sinners  slain, 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train; 

Hallelujah!  ^,  AHoY 

Jesus  comes ;  lie  comes  to  reign  I 

2  Ev'ry  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Roh'cl  in  glorious  majesty; 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 
Piere'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  their  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Yea,  amen,  let  all  adore  thee 

High  on  thine  exalted  throne, 
Saviour,  take  thy  power  and  glorv 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own  ; 

Oh,  come  quickly, 
Hallelujah  !  come,  Lord,  come. 

'i  c.  \r~ii«r. 


THE  SON   OF  GOD. 
HQ  Waiting  and  Watching.  8,  7,  P. 

1  Waiting  !  waiting,  Lord,  for  thee; 
Watching;  watching  constantly 

For  the  sign  of  thy  returning. 
For  the  day-spring  from  on  high, 

When  the  joyful  summons  hearing, 
We  shall  meet  thee  in  the  sky. 

2  Waiting!  waiting,  day  by  day  ; 
Watching,  watching,  though  they  say 

Where's  the  promise  of  his  coming? 
Lord,  it  must  he  very  nigh, 

When  the  joyful  summons  hearing, 
We  shall  meet  thee  in  the  sky. 

3  Waiting!  waiting,  O  how  long? 
Watching,  watching,  brave  and  strong! 

Lord,  tile  rig  tree  now  is  budding, 
And  the  signals  multiply, 

Soon  the  joyful  summons  hearing, 
We  .shall  meet  thee  in  the  sky. 

j.  g.  vr. 

WJ  Longing  for  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Saviour,  I  long  to  see. thy  face    >q  .  j_<f;  frs~ 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell  ; 
To  find  my  rest  in  thine  embrace, 
And  prove  the  fulness  of  thy  grace, 

The  joy  unspeakable. 

2  While  here,  O  let  me  know  thy  love, 

And  feel  thy  strengthening  power; 
That  I  may  ever  steadfast  prove, 
And  draw  fresh  courage  from  above 

For  every  trying  hour. 

3  O  give  me  now  the  wisdom  pure 

To  guide  me  in  thy  way  ; 
That  I  may  to  the  end  endure, 
And  everlasting  life  secure 

In  glory's  coming  day. 

75  J.  G.  W. 


THE  SOX   OF   GOD. 


X.    KINGDOM    OP    CHRIST. 


119  Millennial  Reign.  H..  M. 

1  Rise,  Sun  of  glory,  rise, 

And  chase  the  shades  of  night, 
Which  now  obscure  the  skies 

And  hide  thy  sacred  light; 
O  chase  those  dismal  shades  away, 
And  bring  the  bright  millennial  day. 

2  Then  shall  thy  kingdom  come 

Among  our  fallen  race, 
And  all  the  earth  become 

The  temple  of  thy  grace, 
Whence  pure  devotion  shall  ascend, 
And  songs  of  praise,  till  time  shall  end. 

Pratt  6  C«l. 
H9  •       Universal.  H 

1  Saviour,  whom  our  hearts  adore, 

To  bless  our  earth  again, 
Now  assume  thy  royal  power, 
And  o'er  the  nations  reign  : 

2  Christ,  the  world's  desire  and  hope, 

Power  complete  to  thee  is  given  ; 
Set  the  last  great  empire  up, 
Eternal  Lord  of  heaven. 

3  Universal  Saviour,  thou 

Wilt  all  the  creatures  bless; 
Every  knee  to  thee  shall  bow, 
And  every  tongue  confess: 

4  None  shall  in  thy  mount  destroy, 

War  shall  then  be  learnt  no  more  ■ 
Saints  thy  glory  shall  enjoy, 
And  all  mankind  adore. 

76  \f«.  G*|. 


THE  SON   OF   GOD. 

120  All  Nations  shall  serve  him.  7s 

1  Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 

When,  beneath  thy  heavenly  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  dime, 

Shall  thy  righteous  laws  obey  ! 
Mightiest  kings  thy  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  thy  name  adore; 
Satan  and  his  hosts,  overthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more, 
'1  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain 
Righteousness  and  joy  and  peace 

Undisturbed,  shall  ever  reign! 
Thee  we  bless,  our  gracious  Lord, 

Ever  praise  thy  glorious  name, 
All  thy  mighty  acts  record, 

All  thy  wondrous  love  proclaim. 

H.  Aub«r. 
J21  Longing  for  Christ' s  kingdom.  8,1 

1  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth  ; 
Lord  of  Love,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth  : 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 
'2  King  of  glory,  reign  forever, 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  ;_ 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own,— 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Chosen  to  behold  thy  face, 
o  Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing, 

Bring,  oh,  bring  the  glorious  day 
"When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away! 
Then  with  golden  harps  we'll  sing 
Glorv,  glorv,  to  our  King  ! 

Si  Ttios.  IttfHf. 


TITE   SON   OF  GOD. 
X22  "  Thy  kingdom  come."  6,4. 

1  Our  Father  throned  in  light,  thy  kingdom 

come; 

Assert  thy  sovereign  right,  thy  kingdom  come; 
Put  all"  Ihy  foes  to  Might, 
Make  hare  thine  arm  of  might, 

And  in  thy  glory  bright,  thy  kingdom  romp. 

2  Strike  for  thy  Holy  one,  thy  kingdom  come, 
Ilia ugu rale  thy  Son,  thy  kingdom  come. 

On  Zion  lix  his  throne, 
And  make  all  nations  own 
That  he  is  Lord  alone.     Thy  kingdom  come. 

3  His  sovereign   right    maintain,  thy  kingdom 

come. 
Lord  of  the  land  and  main,  thy  kingdom  come; 

And  when  he  comes  again, 

Lei  all  thy  saints  attain 
The  grace  with  him  to  reign.     Thv,  etc. 

J.  G.  W. 
123  "Thy- will  be  done."  G,  +. 

1  Father  of  all  above,  thy  will  he  done. 
Thou  art  essential  love,  thy  will  be  done. 

In  heaven  'tis  the  delight 
Of  all  the  ,-ons  of  might, 
Who  serve  thee  day  and  night,  thy  will  he  done. 

2  So  on  this  earth  as  there,  thy  will  he  done; 
Thy  goodness  triumph  here,  thy  will  be  done. 

Thy  .saints  from  sin  made  free, 

And  sanctified  to  thee, 
Shall  thy  true  servants  be,  thy  will  be  done 
8  Thy  purpose,  Lord,  fulfil,  thy  will  be  done; 
Earth  with  thy  glory  till,  thy  will  be  done; 

All  shall  at  last  submit 

And  worship  at  thy  feet, 
And  in  this  earth  complete,  thy  will  be  done. 


THE  SON   OF   GOD.  y-v, 

124  Jesus,  Lord  and  King.    '  L.  M. 

1  Jesu3,  we  render  praise  to  thee, 

And  of  thy  glorious  triumph  sing;         ',.    &** 
For  thou  haat  gained  the  victory,       JO'/v 
And  now  we  hail  thee  Lord  and  King. 

2  Thee,  Lord  and  King,  we  now  confess, 

For  thou  h;sst  broken  Satan's  power, 
Unloosed  the  bands  of  wickedness,  ,    O-O^ 

And  made  us  thine  forevermore.  5^'  &  -      X^. 

3  Forevermore,  O  Lord,  our  King,    /O  -W'  *■-' 

Thy  sceptre  and  thy  power  we  own ; 
To  us  thy  great  salvation  brin«, 

And  in  our  hearts  thyself  enthrone. 

4  Thyself  enthrone,  and  in  us  reign, 

Till  sanctified  and  saved  we  are; 
Till  to  thy  nature  we  attain, 

And  in  thy  glorious  kingdom  share. 

j.  g.  vr. 

125  Jesus  Crowned.     *} J1)  .<?7     CM. 

1  Jesus,  we  hail  thy  blessed  name, 
And  at  thy  footstool  fall ; 

Thy  power  and  majesty  proclaim, 
And  crown  thee  Lord  of  all. 

2  The  heavenly  host  thy  glorious  name 
In  lofty  notes  extol ; 

And,  with. heaven's  brightest  diadem, 

They  crown  thee  Lord  of  all.<>-    ll7&'&~ 

3  Exalted  is  thy  saving  name 
O'er  others*  great  and  small ;   C)>  2-<9  -ifQ 

And  thrones  and  potentates  and  powers 
Shall  crown  thee  Lord  of  all. 

4  Forever  on  thy  precious  name 
We  will  adoring  call ; 

And  through  eternity  proclaim, 
And  crown  th.ee  Lord  of  all. 

7«J  j.  o.  w. 


III.  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

126  7^*?    Prayer  for  the  Spirit. *}.  ft.* !~     R  M. 

1  O  Thou  that  nearest  prayer! 

Attend  our  humble  cry, 
J/  $¥  And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessing  from  on  high : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word, 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spiiit,  Lord! 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  children's  wants  supply, 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  thou — 

We,  children  of  thy  grace — 

0  let  thy  Spirit  now 
Descend  and  fill  the  place; 

So  shall  we  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

127  The  Blessing  claimed.  L.  M. 

1  Father  !  who  dost  thy  Spirit  give 
To  ail  who  on  thy  Son  believe, 

I  now  believe,  and  therefore  claim 
The  promised  blessing  in  his  name. 

2  Exert  on  me  the  power  divine, 
And  purify  and  make  me  thine; 
The  grace  unspeakable  impart, 
And  make  thv  duelling  in  my  heart. 

«>  j.  c  w. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT,   fc    XjO ,H*> 

128  Shedding  Love  in  the  Heart.  C. M.. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  ail  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongue*, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

3  Father,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate — 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

Willi  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

I.  Watts. 

129  Convincing  and  Renewing.  S   M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise — 

Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 

The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin,  /L'£  0'f~^ 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wandering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part. 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

4  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove. 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

6  '     SI  H*rt. 


>.ro,%<&  THE  H0LY  SPIRIT. 

130  ll'l*'  Comforter  J x  S.  M. 

1  Blest  Comforter  divine  ! 

Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
.£.  c^»    Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
''  And  guard  our  souls  above. 

2  Draw,  with  thy  still  small  voice, 

Us  from  each  sinful  way, 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  O  fill  thou  every  heart 

With  love  to  all  our  race ! 
Great  Comforter!  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

ilis.  Sigoumey. 

131  /0,<J<^        Purifying.  7* 

1  Father  of  my  only  Lord, 
Let  thy  Spirit  with  the  word 

l/2-cJ'$~f  Reach  my  nature's  inmost  shrine, 
Purify  and  make  me  thine: 

2  Make  my  mind  and  conscience  clean  ; 
Purge  out  every  secret  sin  ; 

Make  the  least  iniquity 
Thoroughly  abhorred  by  me. 

3  Take  possession  of  my  heart; 
Make  me  pure  in  every  part; 
Let  my  memory  retain 
Nothing  that  is  false  or  vain. 

4  Let  my  thoughts  be  good  and  true, 
That  in  all  1  speak  or  do 

I  may  have  a  single  aim, 
And  may  glorify  thy  name. 


ftisf.***"* H0LY  SPIRIT*  &  'Z°'fc> 

132  Bestowing  Ministerial  Gifts.  I,  M. 

L  O  Spirit  of  the  living  God,  //,/y  ,f~7 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace,  '         ' 

Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod,  ^5^7 

Descend  on  our  apostate  race.  /'  '       \f 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ;     IL,1Q.  ^ff 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Whene'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Baptize  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh, 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  : 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  him  Lord. 

4  God  from  eternity  hath  will'd 

All  flesh  shall  his  salvation  see; 
So  be  the  Father's  love  fullill'd, 

The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through 
thee. 

J.  Montgomery. 
X33  Sanctifying.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 

With  energy  divine, 
And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

2  From  the  celestial  hills, 

Life,  light  and  joy  dispense; 
And  may  I  daily,  hourly  feel 
Thy  quickening  influence. 

3  Melt,  melt  this  frozen  heart, 

This  stubborn  will  subdue; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

4  Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise, 
And  unto  thee  will  I  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.         <\^ 

134  Guidance  sought.       ^  L.  > 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above, 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God  ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blessed  ; 

At  his  right  hand,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

Simon  Brown*. 

135  Indwelling.      <}./Z£*>  Z 

1  Holy  Spirit,  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Spirit,  power  divine, 
Change  this  sinful  soul  of  mine ; 
All  my  powers  subdue,  control, 
Take  possession  of  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  joy  divine, 

Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 

Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Ileal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne, 
Reign  supreme, — and  reign  alone. 


TV.  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

136  Divine  Origin.  C.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines; 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight, 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

3  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  forever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

Ann  Steele 

137  Light  in  Darkness.  CM. 

1  Father  of  all,  in  whom  alone 

We  live,  and  move,  and  breathe,    q.  Q   p-^ 
One  bright  celestial  ray  dart  down,     ' 
And  cheer  thy  sons  beneath. 

JJ  While  in  thy  word  we  search  for  thee — 
We  search  with  trembling  awe  l-^ 
Open  our  eyes  and  let  us  see 
The  wonders  of  thy  law. 

3  Now  let  our  darkness  comprehend 

The  light  that  shines  so  clear ; 
Now  the  revealing  Spirit  send, 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

4  Before  us  make  thy  goodness  pass 

Which  here  by  faith  we  know ; 
Let  us  in  Jesus  see  thy  face, 
And  die  to  all  below. 

to  We«.  Col. 


THE   HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 

138  The  Written   IVord.  L.  V.  M. 

1  INSPIRER  of  the  ancient  seers, 

Who  wrote  from  thee  the  sacred  page, 
The  same  through  all  succeeding  years, 

To  u^,  in  our  degenerate  age, 
The  spirit  of  thy  word  impart, 
And  breathe  the  life  into  our  heart. 

'2  While  now  thine  oracles  we  read, 

With  earnest  prayer  and  strong  desire, 
O  let  thy  Spirit  now  proceed, 

Our  minds  awaken  and  inspire; 
Our  weakness  help,  our  darkness  chase, 
And  guide  us  by  the  light  of  grace. 


139        -  Precious.    ,^#j1         P.  C.  M. 

1  To  those  who  love  thee,  gracious  Lord, 
How  bright,  how  precious  is  thy  Word, 

To  man  in  mercy  giv'n  ; 
A  guide  to  all  who,  trav'ling  here, 
Mid  sin  and  darkness,  death  and  fear, 
Are  pressing  on  to  heav'n.  „     ,-y    C-j/ 

2  O  gracious  Saviour,  God  of  love, 
Let  thine  own  Spirit  from  above 

Now  fill  us  with  desire 
To  read,  to  mark,  to  learn  thy  will, 
And  with  thy  truth  our  spirits  fill — 

Our  hearts  with  love  inspire. 

3  And  may  wc  constantly  obey. 

Till  we  from  earth  are  called  away 

To  meet  thee  in  the  air; 
Prepared  by  grace  thy  face  to  see, 
To  find  our  happiness  in  thee, 

And  in  thv  kingdom  share. 


THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

140  A  Heritage.    &<XCfj  CM. 

1  Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 

My  warmest  thoughts  engage.      ^ ,  /  £_*  f^ 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  thy  love,     rs    jl£  ,$*Gj 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight,  ' 

AVhile  through  thy  promises  I  rove 
"With  ever  fresh  deiight. 

3  'Ti*  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  bless'd  ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

■  I.  WittU. 

141  The   Word  a  Light.  1,  6. 

1  O  Word  of  God  incarnate, 

O  wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

O  light  of  our  dark  sky  ; 
"We  praise  thee  for  the  radiance 

That  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 

Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

2  O  make  thy  church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  burnished  gold, 
To  bear  before  toe  nations 

Thy  true  light,  as  of.old. 
O  teach  thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 

They  see  thee  face  to  face. 

*'  W.  \V.  Hovr, 


V.   THE  CHURCH. 
/A  /£•  *~* 

142    //'*  Calling,  ^.f.fj  LM 

1  Thy  church,  O  Jesus,  comprehends 

All  who  are  called  in  every  place, 
Whose  simple  faith  the  call  obeys, 
And  who  are  justified  by  grace. 

2  Not  many  wise  receive  thy  word,  C7, 2  9-l?*7 

Not  many  mighty  yield  to  thee,  / 

Not  many  noble  call  thee  Lord — 
They  scorn  the  gospel  mystery. 

3  Whom  men  call  foolish,  weak  and  base, 

But  yet  obey  the  gospel  call, 
Redeemed  from  sin  and  saved  by  grace, 
Are  chosen  to  confound  them  all. 

4  These,  rich  or  poor,  or  high  or  low, 

Foolish  or  wise,  or  bond  or  free, 
Compose  the  church  bought  with  thy  blood, 
.Saved  by  thy  life,  .shall  live  with  thee. 

143      f^  Election.  Lfi.VSf  h  M 

1  Thy  church,  O  God,  to  thee  foreknown, 
Was  chosen  also  in  thy  Son, 

Ere  thou  hadst  made  the  heavens  and  earth, 
Or  brought  the  living  creature  forth  ; 

2  Chosen  in  Jesus  through  thy  word,*?//**  • 
They  stand  accepted  in  thee,  Lord, 

And  through  the  Spirit's  power  they  prove 
The  i>erfect  measurements  of  love. 

3  Chosen  in  Christ,  who  for  them  died, 
They  shall  with  him  be  glorified  ; 

And  then,  made  kings  and  priests  to  thee, 
Shall  reign  in  life  eternally. 


jo, /£>'*! 

THE  CHURCH. 

144  f^*'V*  Oneness.  P.  L.  U. 

1  Head  of  the  church  !  Redeemer,  Lord  I 

In  every  age  and  place  the  same; 
Believers  in  thy  faithful  word  a  £)Pi? 

Are  all  baptized  into  thy  name.     /Z.'«  ** 
The  Holy  Spirit,  on  them  shed, 
Renews  and  makes  them  one  indeed. 

2  One  in  the  faith  that  works  by  love ; 

One  in  the  hope  thy  words  inspire  ; 
The  Spirit's  unity  they  prove, 

Baptized  with  water,  spirit,  fire. 
Thee,  as  their  only  Lord,  they  own, 
And,  one  in  thee,  with  God  are  one. 

3  From  every  age,  from  every  land, 

Redeemed,  preserved,  and  saved  in  thee, 
They  all  before  thy  face  shall  stand 

In  robes  of  spotless  purity. 
A  glorious  church  without  a  stain, 
With  thee  to  live,  with  thee  to  reign. 

a.  g.  w. 

145  Glorified.  7*. 

1  Jesus,  glorified  with  thee 
All  thy  saints  at  last  shall  be, 
In  thy  glorious  image  shine, 
Clothed  with  majesty  divine. 

2  Radiant  as  the  crystal  light 
In  celestial  splendors  bright; 
More  effulgent  than  the  sun 
"When  the  zenith  it  hath  won. 

3  Heirs  of  God,  and  heirs  with  thee, 
Throned  in  godlike  sovereignty, 
Crowned  with  diadems  of  power, 
Reigning  with  thee  evermore. 

89  j.  g.  w. 


VI.  THE    SABBATH. 

146  r.  J  0.&-.T~     Day  of  Rest.      /O  A I  £&       '»• 

1  Safely  through  another  week 

r»  <?*7  Thou  hast  brought  us  on  our  way ; 

Lord,  we  now  a  blessing  seek, 
\,$0.$y       Waiting  in  thy  courts  to-day: 

jC^Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
?,  7-f'OO    Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  "While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  .Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints; 
Thus  may  we  our  Sabbaths  spend, 
Till  we  gain  their  blissful  end. 

John  Newton. 

147  Hallowed.  P.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God,  this  hallowed  day  of  thine 

Demands  our  souls'  collected  powers; 
May  we  employ  in  works  divine 

These  solemn  and  devoted  hours 
O  may  our  souls,  adoring,  own 
The  grace  which  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 

2  Hence,  ye  vain  cares  and  trifles,  fly  ; 

Where  God  resides,  appear  no  more ; 
Omniscient  Lord,  thy  piercing  eye 

Doth  every  secret  thought  explore ; 
O  may  thy  grace  our  thoughts  refine, 
And  fix  our  hearts  on  things  divine. 

90  Wesley's  Col. 


THE  SABBATH. 

148  A  Type.  L.  M. 

1  Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows, 
On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house, 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 

The  songs  which  from  thy  servants  rise. 

2  Lord,  may  the  Sabbath  be  confessed 
A  type  of  that  eternal  rest 

To  which  our  laboring  souls  aspire, 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 

3  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  shall  reacli  the  place; 
Nor  sighs  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

5  O  let  that  day,  so  long  deferred, 
Dawn  on  thy  waiting  servants,  Lord. 
WTe  would  the  new  creation  see, 
And  in  that  Sabbath  rest  with  thee. 

P.  Doddridge  {.altered). 

149  Christ  its  Light.      /,£,$*£)    L.  M. 

1  Thou  glorious  Sun  of  Eighteousness, 

Risen  on  high  to  set  no  more, 
Shine  on  us  now  to  heal  and  bless 

With  brighter  beams  than  e'er  before. 

2  Shine  on  the  temples  of  thy  grace; 

In  holy  robes  thy  priests  be  clad ; 
Unveil  the  brightness  of  thy  face, 
And  make  thy  chosen  people  glad. 

3  Shine  on,  shine  on,  thou  glorious  Sun, 

Drink  thou,  ray  soul,  the  orient  light, 
Till  that  bright  Sabbath  be  begun, 

The  eternal  dav  which  knows  no  night. 
*»i  O.K. 


ll'faJr'l  TIIE  SABBATH. 

150  Day  of  Grace.    Ao.^  7«. 

1  Great  Creator,  who  this  day 

From  thy  perfect  work  didst  rest ; 
By  the  souls  that  own  thy  sway, 

Hallowed  be  its  hours,  and  blest; 
Cares  of  earth  aside  be  thrown, 
This  day  given  to  heaven  alone. 

2  Saviour,  who  this  day  didst  break 

The  dark  prison  of  the  tomb, 
Bid  our  slumbering  souls  awake, 

Shine  through  all  our  sin  and  gloom  ; 
•Let  us,  from  our  bonds  set  free, 
Rise  from  sin  and  live  to  thee. 

3  Blessed  Spirit,  Comforter, 

Sent  this  day  from  Christ  on  high; 
Lord,  on  us  thy  gifts  confer, 

Cleanse,  illumine,  sanctify ; 
All  thine  influence  shed  abroad, 
Lead  us  to  the  truth  of  God. 

I.  A.  K. 

151  "  *"'*  W  Antefiast  of  Endless  Rest.  L.  M. 

1  Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  taught  by  thee, 

We  rest  on  this  thy  holy  day ; 
From  worldly  care  and  business  free, 
To  thee  our  grateful  vows  we  pay. 

2  From  our  own  works  in  thee  we  rest, 

Who  for  us  died  and  rose  again  ; 
Through  faith  in  thee  our  souls  are  blest, 
Till  we  the  Sabbath's  end  attain. 

3  Let  each  succeeding  Sabbath,  Lord, 

That  endless  rest  anticipate — 
The  Sabbath  promised  in  thy  word, 
When  thou  shalt  all  things  new  create. 
82  i.  g.  w. 


VII.   THE   SANCTUARY. 

152  Laying  the  Corner-Stone .  C.  M. 

1  Here,  Lord  of  Hosts,  in  thy  great  name 
We  would  a  temple  raise, 
In  which  thy  gospel  to  proclaim, 
And  offer  prayer  and  praise. 

And  now,  depending  on  thy  word, 

We  lay  the  corner-stone; 
Regard  our  work  with  favor,  Lord, 

And  make  it  all  thine  own. 

3  Give  to  our  efforts  good  success, 
And  prosper  those  that  build  ; 
Then  with  thy  peace  and  righteousness 
Let  thine  own  house  be  filled. 

j.  g.  w. 

153  Opening.  L.  M. 

1  Wilt  thou,  the  great  eternal  God, 
On  earth  establish  thine  abode? 

And  wilt  thou  from  thy  radiant  throne 
Regard  our  temples  as  thine  own  ? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise, 
And  sing  thy  condescending  grace, 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear, 
And  call  us  sinful  mortals  near. 

3  These  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise, 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise, 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

4  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 


i./L-vr 


THE  SANXTL'AUY. 


154  Longed/or.  L   M. 

1  How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are; 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode, 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  Gcd  ; 
My  God,  my  King,  why  should  I  be 
>So  Air  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ? 

3  Blest  are  the  souls  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace; 
Here  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face  and  learn  thy  praise. 

A  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate; 
God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 


155  Dedication.  L  1 

1  Beftold  thy  temple,  God  of  grace — 

The  house  that  we  have  reared  for  thee  ; 
Regard  it  as  thy  resting-place, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  majesty. 

2  With  outstretched  hands  on  thee  we  call — 

Prostrate  before  thy  throne  Ave  bow  ■ 
O  let  the  cloud  of  glory  fall 

On  all  thy  waiting  servants  now. 

3  Now  by  thy  presence  sanctify 

This  earthly  sanctuary,  Lord, 
And  to  its  courts  he  ever  nigh, 

And  here  thy  hallowed  name  record. 

91  M.  Fj>.  cm. 


VIII.    THE  MINISTRY. 

1£6  Needed. 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 

Thy  needy  servants  cry; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait— 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view  ; 
The  harvest,  truly,  Lord,  is  great; 
The  laborers  are  few. 

3  Convert,  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God  ; 

4  O  let  them  spread  thy  name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove, 
Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 
Thy  all-redeeming  love. 


157  Devotion  to.  P.  L  M. 

1  My  talents,  gifts,  and  graces,  Lord, 

Into  thy  blessed  hands  receive; 
And  let  me  live  to  preach  thy  word, 

And  let  me  to  thy  glory  live  ; 
My  every  sacred  moment  spend 
In  publishing  the  sinner's  Friend. 

2  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  my  heart 

With  boundless  charity  divine  ; 
So  shall  I  all  my  strength  exert, 

And  love  them  with  a  zeal  like  thine, 
And  lead  them  to  thy  open  side, 
The  sheep  for  whom  their  Shepherd  died. 

Sto  Chas.  Weeper. 


THE  MINISTRY. 
158  Called.  P.  C.  M 

1  Lord,  if  thou  didst  thyself  inspire 
Our  souls  with  this  intense  desire 

Thy  goodness  to  proclaim — 
Thy  glory  if  we  now  intend — • 
O  let  our  deed  begin  and  end 

Complete  in  Jesus'  name. 

2  Now,  Jesus,  now  thy  love  impart, 
To  govern  each  devoted  heart, 

And  tit  us  for  thy  will : 
Deep  founded  in  the  truth  of  grace, 
Build  up  thy  rising  church,  and  place 

The  city  on  the  hill. 

3  O  lei  our  faith  and  love  abound, 
O  let  our  lives  to  all  around 

"With  purest  lustre  shine; 
That  all  around  our  works  may  see, 
And  give  the  glory,  Lord,  to  thee, 

The  heavenly  Light  divine. 

W«.  Co!. 
J£9  Commended  to  God.  C.  M. 

1  Father  of  mercies !  condescend 
To  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 
While  these  our  brethren  we  commend 
To  thy  paternal  care. 
'1  Before  them  set  an  open  door, 
Their  various  efforts  bless; 
On  them  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
And  crown  them  with  success. 
o  Endow  them  with  a  heavenly  mind  ; 
Supply  their  every  need  ; 
Make  them  in  spirit  meek,  resigned, 
But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

4  In  every  tempting,  trying  hour, 

Uphold  them  by  thy  grace, 
And  guard  them  by  thy  mighty  power, 
Till  they  shall  end  their  race. 

i«>  Throat  MoreW. 


THE   MINISTRY. 
\QQ  Prayer  f jr.  S,  M. 

1  Jesus,  thy  servants  bless, 

"Who,  sent  by  ihee,  proclaim 
The  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness 
Experienced  in  thy  name: 

2  Their  souls  with  faith  supply, 

With  life  and  liberty; 
That  they  may  preach  and  testify 
The  things  concerning  thee; 

3  And  live  for  this  alone, 

Thy  grace  to  minister, 
And  all  thou  hast  for  sinners  done, 
In  life  and  death  declare. 

Wes.  Col. 

161  Prayer  for.     jj  ^  fry         L.   M. 

1  Father  of  mercies !  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer; 

We  plead  for  tho-e  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 

2  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

3  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

B.  Bcddome 

162  Prayer  for.  L.  M. 

1  With  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend 
Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend ; 
Thy  faithful  messenger  secure, 

And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  arm  him  to  ohev  thy  will. 

?  W'  U-e.l-3  Set 


//'M-S7 

IX.  WORSHIP. 

163  h'j-fc&       Introductory.  /O^^"       C  K 

1  In  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come, 
,  fg $T       To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 

O  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
'/,  V   i         On  all  who  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice ; 
Thy  face  and  favor,  Lord,  we  seek, 
,     Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear, 

And  understand  thy  word, 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 
,/£#&  _  /o$/.  ft*  J  Hosk ins 

164  Cft*?-*-     Opening  Hymn.  /,fj$t*        CM. 

^A  We  meet  to  worship  thee,  0  Lord, 
A7k  \         In  humble  prayer  and  praise, 
Ik1   <^~\  And,  in  the  hearing  of  thy  woid, 
yO'  Obtain  supplies  of  grace. 

2  The  Holy  Spirit  new  impart 

To  raise  our  thoughts  above  ; 
And  kindle  in  each  waiting  heart 
,A*^         The  flame  of  heavenly  love. 

3  Teach  us  to  worship  thee  aright 

In  spirit  and  in  truth, 
And  fill  with  rapturous  delight 
The  aged  and  the  youth. 

4  Thy  promise  now  to  us  fulfil, 

One  in  our  midst  to  be; 
Work  in  our  hearts  thy  perfect  will, 
And  make  us  one  in  thee. 


WORSHIP.  Gfe 

1Q5  Divine  Aid  Sought.  7a. 

1  Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow  ; 

O  (io  not  our  suit  disdain  ; 

Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend  ; 
In  compassion  now  descend  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace, 

Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise,  /q^ ,  jf  £*" 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way,  '      w  o^^ 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay  ;    ^  ' 

Lord,  Ave  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  peace  and  joy  afibrd ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

W.  Hammond. 
163     T^&^  Divine  Presence/V'tlffe^    M. 

1  Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word  ; 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear. 
And  faith  be  mixt  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above ; 

With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed,   r~  j £t  $"^ 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread.     _      5'     ,-*? 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply,         *f**P-O'0 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy,    „  .*    gc: 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear,v  /  /£'      f 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal, 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  dav. 

»»  *  J.  Paweett 


/O'l/KC  WORSHIP.       /O-lXf 

X67  Repentance  Sought.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  O  thou  all-victorious  Lord, 

Thy  power  to  us  make  known  ; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 
And  break  these  hearts  of  stone. 

2  O  that  we  all  might  now  begin 

Our  foolishness  to  mourn, 
And  turn  at  once  from  every  sin, 
And  to  our  Saviour  turn. 

3  Give  us  ourselves  and  thee  to  know, 

In  this  our  gracious  day  ; 

Repentance  unto  life  bestow, 

And  take  our  sins  away. 

4  That  blessed  sense  of  guilt  impart, 

And  then  remove  the  load  ; 
Trouble,  and  wash  the  troubled  heart 
In  the  atoning  blood. 

C.  Wesley. 
133  Redemption  Sought.  S.  M. 

1  Messiah,  Prince  of  peace, 

Into  my  soul  bring  in 
The  everlasting  righteousness, 

And  make  an  end  cf  sin : 
Into  all  those  that  seek 

Redemption  through  thy  blood, 
The  sanctifying  Spirit  speak, 

The  plenitude  of  God. 

2  Let  us  in  patience  wait, 

Till  faith  shall  make  us  whole, 
Till  thou  shalt  all  tilings  new  create 

In  each  believing  soul : 
"Who  can  resist  thy  will? 

Speak,  and  it  shall  be  done  ; 
Thou  shalt  the  work  of  faith  fulfil, 

And  perfect  us  in  one. 


,_>     woiisnrp.        t<\  % 

169  Dkdne  Guidance  sought.  C.  M. 

1  O  God  of  A  brain,  by  whose  hand     /^  ^0  ©~ 

Thy  people  still  are  fed, 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led, — 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  thv  throne  of  grace;  ir.    ../  <>p> 

God  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God       'V''**  * 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide;^ ,-y  >    G-cj 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread,  >    ' 
And  raiment  lit  provide. 

4  O  spread  thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  feet  arrive  in  peace. 

^  ^       LosaB- 

170  W<»*£-^~ Seeking  God.  ifr1  rd<>'VL.M. 

1  O  Thou,  whom  all  thy  saints  adore,  ,    ry- 

We  now  with  all  thy  saints  agree,  *?'***> 
And  bow  our  inmost  souls  before         ,Qm  o   Jf""7 
Thy  glorious,  awful  Majesty. 

2  We  come,  great  God,  to  seek  thy  face, 

And  for  thy  loving  kindness  wait;    Z/,iX'       ' 
And,  oh,  how  dreadful  is  this  place !      /^  t  "L( .<ZS 
'Tis  God's  own  house,  'tis  heaven's  gate.' 

3  Tremble  our  hearts  to  find  thee  nigh  ;    \  ,J  ,$~Q 

To  thee  our  trembling  hearts  aspire, 
And,  lo,  we  see  descend  from  high         *)>X^  $*"*? 
The  pillar  and  the  flame  of  fire.         '   '  / 

4  Still  let  it  on  th'  assembly  slay, 

And  all  the  house  with  glory  fill, 
To  Canaan's  bounds  point  out  the  way, 
And  lead  us  to  thv  holy  hill. 

101  M.  Kp.  Cal 


l(),lf.YC~     "WORSIITP.     If/flf'™ 
J7X  Waiting  for  Ged.    [Q,^.9(r     L.  M. 

1  Away  from  every  mortal  onre, 

Away  from  earth  our  soul's  retreat; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 

We  bow  before  thee  and  adore; 
/f^We  view  the  glories  of  thy  face, 
.t4&?      And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

3  Whilst  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 
k  //v  Qq    United  prayers  ascend  on  high, 
ill'**  7 And  faith  expects  a  sure  return 

Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  Father,  my  soul  would  here  abide, 
<i\„Q£)  Or,  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 

Still  keep  me,  Father,  near  thy  side, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

172  Looking  to  Christ.  f(.(V 


I.  Watts. 


tf*f 


1  Lamb  of  God,  who  thee  receive, 
Who  in  thee  desire  to  live, 
Day  and  night  they  cry  to  thee, 
As'thou  art,  so  let  us  be ! 

2  Fix,  O  fix  our  wavering  mind, 
To  thy  cross  our  spirits  bind  ; 
Gladly  now  we  would  be  clean,  ^ 
Cleanse  our  hearts  from  every  sin. 

3  Dust  and  ashes  though  we  be, 
Full  of  guilt  and  misery,. 
Thine  we  are,  thou  Son  of  God — 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

4  Sinners,  who  in  thee  believe, 
Everlasting  life  receive ; 
They  with  joy  behold  thy  face, 
Triumph  in  thy  pardoning  grace. 


WORSHIP.         -ij*lf'f^ 
173  Union  hi  Christ       7*  *  "  C.  M. 

1  JESUS,  united  by  thy  grace,      //^A  -^*7 

And  each  to  each  endeared,        //.ZO~$~ 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 
And  know  our  prayer  is  heard. 

2  Still  lei  us  own  our  common  Lord, 

And  bear  thine  easy  yoke,  Q ,%&,  f"^ 

A  band  of  love,  a  three-fold  cord, '  ' 
Which  never  can  be  broke. 

0  Make  us  into  one  spirit  drink, 

Baptize  into  thy  name, 
And  Jet  us  always  kindly  think, 
And  sweetly  speak  the  same. 
4  Touched  by  the  loadstone  of  thy  love, 
Let  all  our  hearts  agree, 
And  ever  towards  each  other  move, 
And  ever  move  towards  thee. 

Wes.  Col. 
174        »'«*■*'       Mutual  Helpers.  CM. 

1  Try  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground 

Of  every  sinful  heart;  rj  /(~)J(-'~] 

Whate'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found,      /' 
O  bid  it  all  depart. 

2  When  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray, 

Leave  us  not  comfortless, 
But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  ,      >. 
Of  everlasting  peace.  '^'  /'  V  a 

3  Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 

Each  other's  cross  to  bear;         Of  /sT,P*f 
Let  each  his  friendly  aid  a  fiord, 
And  feel  his  brother's  care. 

4  Help  us  to  build  each  other  up, 

Our  little  stock  improve; 
Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 


175  Converse  '.vilh  God.  <X  M. 

1  Tai,k  with  us,  Lord— thy  self  reveal, 

While  here  o'er  earth  we  rove; 
Speak  to  our  hearts,  and  let  us  feel 
The  kindling;  of  thy  love. 

2  With  thee  conversing,  we  forget 

All  time,  and  toil  and  care; 
(0&*    Labor  is  rest,  and  pain  is  sweet, 
If  thou,  toy  God,  art  here. 

3  Here,  then,  my  God,  vouchsafe  to  stay, 

And  hid  my  heart  rejoice; 
My  bounding  heart  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  echo  to  thy  voice. 

4  Let  this  my  every  hour  employ, 

Till  I  thy  glory  see, 
Enter  into  my  Master's  joy, 
And  find  my  heaven  in  thee. 

C.  Wesley. 

176  God  Omnipresent.  C.  M. 

1  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest; 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

4  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 


"WORSHIP. 
yj*J  The  Hope  of  Glory.  C.  M. 

1  O!  witat  a  lonely  path  were  oars, 

Could  we,  O  Father !  see 
No  home  of  rest  beyond  it  all —      V  3  -  ^V 
No  guide  or  help  in  thee !  t  c>-  fttf 

2  But  thou  art  near,  and  with  us  still, 

To  keep  us  on  the  way, 
That  leads  along  this  vale  of  tears, 
To  the  bright  world  of  day. 

3  Then  Jesus,  on  his  heavenly  throne, 

Our  wondering  eyes  shall  see, 
While  we  the  blest  associates  there 
Of  all  his  joys  shall  be. 

4  Sweet  hope! — we  leave,  without  a  sigh, 

A  blighted  world  like  this; 
To  bear  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 
For  all  that  weight  of  bliss. 

Edward  Denney. 

178      /(»'  Invocation.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue,  j* ,\i..8^^ 

And  Jet  the  joys  of  heaven  impart  _ 

Their  influence  to  our  song.  "1 .  %  ( ^  >y 

2  Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  iiil  thy  dwellings  here, 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 


/0-t$&7        WORSHIP. 

179  3'*/$^*      Christian  Unity.  P.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  Wisdom,  Power  and  Grace  divine, 
Come,  Jesus,  in  thy  name  to  join 

A  happy  chosen  band, 
Who  lain  would  prove  thine  utmost  will, 
And  all  thy  righteous  laws,  fulfil 

In  love's  benign  command. 

2  [f  pure,  essential  love  thou  art, 
Thy  nature  into  every  heart, 

Thy  loving  self,  inspire; 
Bid  all  our  simple  souls  be  one, 
United  in  a  bond  unknown, 

Baptized  with  heavenly  fire. 

3  Still  may  we  to  our  centre  tend, 

To  spread  thy  praise,  our  common  end, 

To  help  each  other  on, 
Companions  through  the  wilderness, 
To  share  a  moment's  pain,  and  seize 

An  everlasting  crown. 

Wes.  Col. 

180  The  Heavenly  Converse.  \i '  L.  M. 

1  How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  a  while, 

And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord! 
Dear  Saviour,  on  thy  people  smile,  J.i.vS?^° 
According  to  thy  faithful  word.    &  a,  ^^C 

2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat, 
,%jr.Y \  That  we  may  here  converse  with  thee; 

O  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet;      /,!*)£''? 
Let  this  the  gate  of  heaven  be.  *j  ,1$*,  fen 

3  "Chief  of  ten  thousands,"  now  appear,        ' 

That. we  by  faith  may  view  thy  face; 
O  speak,  that  we  thy  voice  may  hear, 
And  let  thy  presence  fill  the  place! 


.  woRSiur. 

J3J  God  our  Portion.  C.  M. 

1   My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love,  /t-jJl,yC> 

My  everlasting  all, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 

Or  on  this  errthly  ball.  /,  1lS V 

What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies,         *  t  &  v 

And  this' inferior  clod  !  _    /^l/'M 

There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, 

There's  nothing  like  my  God. 
Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth,  tj-ttfr  ,  ?* 

And  called  the  stars  my  own, 
"Without  thy  graces,  and  thyself, 

I  were  a  wretch  undone. 
Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore  ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 

And  I  desire  no  more. 

s.xJ*     l— 

182    '^'>  Christ  our  Joy.  CM. 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee    *7axf*m%"7 

"With  gladness  fills  my  breast ;  *      ' 

But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  'see,      £_,  ^Y  »o 

And  in  thy  presence  rest. 
Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  thy  blest  name, 

O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 
And  those  who  find  thee,  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show : 
The  love  of  Jesus — what  it  is 

None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 
Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now, 

And  through  eternity. 


WORSHIP. 

133  Yielding  to  Christ.  S,  M. 

1  No  longer  I  delay 

To  give  my  soul  to  thee ; 
I  tear  myself  from  earth  away, 
O  Jesus,  thine  to  be. 

2  I  yield  to  thy  control, 

To  love's  resistless  power ; 
O  take  possession  of  my  soul, 
Thou  mighty  Conqueror. 

3  No  longer  will  1  grieve 

Thy  Spirit  by  my  sin  ; 
Thy  willing  captive,  Lord,  receive 
And  now  thy  reign  begin. 

4  Enter  my  willing  heart 

And  make  it  thine  abode ; 

Assert  thy  rie;ht  to  everv  part 

Till  I  am  filled  with  God. 

184>  t  l*1-'  %"  Love  to  Christ.  ^A  C.  M.  D. 

1  Me,  O  my  Jesus,  in  thine  arms 

Of  love  thou  didst  embrace ; 
X\T.  £r  sFor  me  didst  take  a  servant's  form, 

And  fill  a  servant's  place. 
The  agony  and  bloody  sweat 

Thou  didst  for  me  endure, 
A^d  tasted  death  upon  the  cross 

To  make  my  pardon  sure. 

2  O  let  thy  Spirit  shed  abroad 

Thy  love  in  every  part, 
And  captivate  my  willing  soul, 

And  purify  my  heart; 
And  in  me  work  thy  blessed  will 

By  thy  redeeming  power; 
And  with  my  soul,  and  strength,  and  mind, 

I'll  love  thee  evermore. 

108  i.  g.  w. 


WORSHIP.        .,    5C/ 

185  Christ  Loved  Unseen.  C.  31 . 

1  Jesus,  these  eyes  have  never  seen 

That  radiant  form  of  thine; 
The  veil  of  sense  hangs  dark  between 
Thy  blessed  face  and  mine. 

2  I  see  thee  not,  I  hear  thee  not,     y  ,$  ■  o  ^ 

Yet  art  thou  oft  with  me  ; 
And  earth  hath  ne'er  so  dear  a  spot, 
As  where  I  meet  with  thee. 

3  Yet  though  I  have  not  seen,  and  still 

Must  rest  in  faith  alone, 
I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord,  and  will, 
Unseen,  but  not  unknown. 

R.  rainier. 

4  Thee  T  shall  see,  and  hear  thy  voice, 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell ; 
And,  so  believing,  I  rejoice 
With  jov  unspeakable. 

j.  o.  w. 

186  Christ  Present.  S.  M.  D, 

1  Jesus,  we  look  to  thee,  S'tf-J9! 

Thy  promised  presence  claim  ; 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  shalt  be,  -     ..    q.<r 

Assembled  in  thy  name :  £    JT 

Thy  name  salvation  is,  V«  &q%45  T 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove  ; 
Thy  name  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

And  everlasting  love. 

2  Present  we  know  thou  art, 

But,  oh,  thyself  reveal ; 
Now,  Lord,  let  every  bounding  heart 

The  mighty  comfort  feel: 
O  may  thy  quickening  voice 

The  death  of  sin  remove, 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice 

In  hope  of  perfect  love. 


187    6>  •  (* '  fa*    The  Heart  at  Rest.  C.  M. 

1  Mhr  henrt  is  resting,  O  my  God  ; 

I  will  give  thanks  and  sing, 
My  henrt  has  found  the  secret  source 
Of  every  precious  thing. 

2  I  thirst  for  springs  of  heavenly  life, 
s,  r>q  And  from  thyself  they  rise: 

I  seek  the  treasure  of  thy  love, 
j  f  /,  p4  And  close  at  hand  it  lies. 

3  I  have  a  heritage  of  joy 

That  yet  I  cannot  see  ; 
But  he  who  bled  to  make  it  mine 
Is  keeping  it  for  me. 

4  My  heart  is  resting,  O  ray  God  ; 

My  heart  is  in  thy  care ; 
And  while  it  finds  its  joy  in  thee, 
Can  trust  thee  everywhere. 

„         ,      r-\  a/""  A.  L.  Waring. 

183  Resigning  all  for  Christ.  L.  51. 

1  Come,  Saviour,  Jesus,  from  above, 

,  /syC'*l  Assist  me  with  thy  heavenly  grace; 

/       Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love, 
1 ,2 O'fl       And  *or  thyself  prepare  the  place. 

2  O  let  thy  sacred  presence  fill, 

&~  <$  %        And  set  my  longing  spirit  free, 

Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
WFfi'  But  day  and  night  to  feast  on  thee. 

£^/3  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 
0t%&  Divide  this  consecrated  soul ; 

Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 
*1 'S^f  ^s  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 

4  Nothing  on  earth  do  I  desire, 

But  thy  pure  love  within  my  breast : 
This,  only  this,  will  I  require, 
And  freely  give  up  all  the  rest. 


woksh  r  P. 
189  Resting  in  Jeuis.  P.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  our  Lord,  we  rest  in  thee, 

In  thee  ourselves  we  hide ;        *~i ,")■$"' ^~c 
Laden  with  guilt  and  misery,         >' 

Where  could  we  rest  beside? 
'Titfon  thy  meek  and  lowly  breast 
Our  weary  souls  alone  can  rest. 

2  The  weary  slaves  of  sin  and  fear, 

Thy  truth  our  bondage  broke: 
Our  happy  spirits  love  to  wear 

Thy  light  and  easy  yoke: 
The  love  which  fiils  our  grateful  breast 
Makes  duty  joy,  and  labor  rest. 

3  Soon,  soon  the  bright,  the  glorious  day, 

The  rest  of  God  shall  come ; 
Sorrow  and  sin  shall  pass  away, 

And  we  shall  reach  our  home: 
Then,  of  the  promised  land  possessed, 
Our  souls  shall  know  eternal  rest. 

?,^^-T  -u.l&f*  AD°n 

100  Thirsting  for  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  I  thirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blood  ; 

To  dwell  within  thy  wounds;  then  pain 

Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain.    *    /&&$- 

2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be      *).!(.  9"^ 
Forever  closed  to  all  but  thee!  /''te 
Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  lee  me  wear*,,  'iS^ftt 
That  pledge  of  love  forever  there ! 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  still  abide    0>lo>  «7 
Close  shelter'd  in  thy  bleeding  side  ! 

Who  life  and  strength  from  thence  derive, 
And  bv  thee  move,  and  in  thee  live. 

Ill  Wee.  Col. 


WORSHIP. 
\Q\  Praise  for  Blessings.  8,  T. 

1  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays; 
L//^'  ^f     Streams  of  mercy,  never  censing, 

Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 
''i/-o9  2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 
Snug  by  raptured  saints  above; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me,  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
Thou,  lo  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I've  come  ; 
Safe,  O  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 
Bring  me  to  mv  heavenly  home. 

192  Truth  and  Goodness  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are, 
i  ,*lG>.$~J     A  rock  that  cannot  move; 

-,       A  thousand  promises  declare 
'&'*{        Thy  constancy  of  love. 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  do*t  with  sinners  bear, 
\  c&     That,  saved,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 
y^.^3  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 
So  plenteous  is  the  store; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  forevermore. 
4  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns; 
It  stands  forever  sure  ; 
And  while  thy  truth,  O  God,  remains, 
Thy  goodness  shall  endure. 


WORSHIP.     V    5    pV 

193  Riches  of  Grace.  P.  L.  X. 

1  O  God  of  our  forefathers,  hear 

And  make  thy  faithful  mercies  known; 
To  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  draw  near, 

Thy  suffering,  well-beloved  Son,   ,  i    Q  fi- 
ll* whom  we  see  thy  smiling  face, 
In  whom  are  stores  of  richest  grace. 

2  With  solemn  faith  we  offer  up,         b'h  O  -T^j 

And  spread  before  thy  glorious  eyes, 
That  only  ground  of  all  our  hope, 

That  precious,  bleeding  Sacrifice,  - 
"Which  brings  thy  grace  on  sinners  down, 
And  perfects  all  our  souls  in  one. 

3  Acceptance  through  his  holy  name, 

Forgiveness  in  his  blood,  we  have  ; 
But  more  abundant  life  we  claim 

Through  him  who  died  our  souls  to  save, 
To  sanctify  us  by  his  blood, 
And  fill  ns  with  the  life  of  God. 

Wes.  Co!. 
1Q4  All-absorbing  Love.  C.   M, 

1  O  Jesus,  Jesus,  dearest  Lord  ! 

Forgive  me,  if  I  say, 
For  very  love,  thy  sacred  name 
A  thousand  times  a  day. 

2  I  love  thee  so,  I  know  not  how 

My  transports  to  control ; 
Thy  love  is  like  a  burning  fire 
Within  my  very  soul. 

3  O  wonderful !  that  thou  shouldst  let 

So  vile  a  heart  as  mine 
Love  thee  with  such  a  love  as  this, 
And  make  so  free  with  thine ! 

8  118  F.  W.  Fabcr. 


//<ff 


WORSHIP.  ^_ 

195  -As  Stran<re7-s  and  Pilgrims.  P.  I,.  M. 

1  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 

Like  all  our  fathers  in  their  day, 
We  to  the  land  of  promise  go, 

Lord,  by  thine  own  appointed  way; 
Still  guide,  illumine,  cheer  our  flight, 
In  cloud  by  day,  in  fire  by  night. 

2  Protect  us  through  the  wilderness, 
$0.tiir~  From  fiery  serpent,  plague,  and  foe  ; 

With  bread  from  heaven  thy  people  bles*, 

And  living  streams  where'er  we  got 
Nor  let  our  rebel  hearts  repine, 
Or  follow  any  voice  but  thine. 

3  When  we  have  numbered  all  our  years, 
And  stand  at  length  on  Jordan's  brink, 

Though  the  flesh  fail  with  mortal  fears, 

0  let  not  then  the  spirit  sink, 
But  strong  in  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 
Conquerors  through  Jesus  may  we  prove. 

J.  Montgomery. 
198  Jacob's   Vow  8,  7,  8,  8. 

1  O  Goo  of  Bethel,  thee  I  hold, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow; 

Thy  condescension  mikes  me  bold, 

1  will  not  lei,  thee  go. 

2  Though  at  thy  touch  my  strength  doth  fail, 
Desperate  1  through  weakness  am  ; 

I  must,  I  shall  at  last  prevail, 
And  learn  thy  gracious  name. 

3  I  know  thee  now — the  shadows  flee — 
For  I  hear  thy  sacred  voice ; 

My  name  is  changed,  thou  blessest  me, 
And  I  in  thee  rejoice. 

ih  j.  g.  vr. 


.97  «*'  >         Our  Guide  and  Strength.  f,  7,.  4. 

1  Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  : 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more.  2^'X,^  ■  Yo 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 

Strong  deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  AVhen  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current; 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

Wm.  'Williams. 


98  Witnesses.  L.  M. 

1  JESUS,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 

Great  Builder  of  thy  church  below,  c^. 

If  now  thy  Spirit  moves  my  breast,    /<4.-7  '** 
Hear,  and  fulfil  thine  own  request. 

2  The  few  that  truly  call  thee  Lord, 
And  wait  thy  sanctifying  word, 
And  thee  their  utmost  Saviour  own, 
Unite  and  perfect  them  in  one. 

3  O  let  them  all  thy  mind  express, 
Stand  forth  thy  chosen  witnesses; 
Thy  power  unto  salvation  show 
And  perfect  holiness  below. 


r   worship.  •  yj0sy 

199^  Fellowship  with  Christ.  CM. 

1  Hope  of  our  hearts,  O  Lord,  appear, 

Thou  glorious  Star  of  day  ! 
Shine  forth,  and  chase  the  dreary  night, 
With  all  our  tears  away. 

2  No  resting  place  we  seek  on  earth, 

No  loveliness  we  see,  ^^ 

Our  eye  is  on  the  royal  crown/  '**»•• 

Prepared  for  ur  with  thee. 
3.  But,  dearest  Lord  !  however  bright 

That  crown  of  glory  prove,  LAo  ^f^f 
What  is  it  to  the  brighter  hope  / 

Of  dwelling  in  thy  love? 
4  What  to  the  joy,  the  deeper  joy, 

Unmingled,  pure,  and  free, 
Of  union  with  our  living  Head, 

Of  fellowship  with  thee  ! 

Kdward  Denney. 

/Q ,  2(T.  HT 
200  °ur  Blessed  Hope  4C2j?£&    ^    M- 

1  Lord  of  our  hearts  !  beloved  of  thee, 

Weary  of  earth,  we  sigh  to  rest, 
1a  £^>uPreme'y  happy,  safe  and  free, 
iA0.y>     Forever  on  thy  tender  breast: — 

2  To  see  thee,  love  thee,  feel  thee,  near, 
H.'fV      -^or  dread,  as  now,  thy  transient  stay, 

To  dwell  beyond  the  reach  of  fear, 
iG-  c~c7     Lest  joy  should  wane  or  pass  away. 

3  Children  of  hope,  beloved  Lord  ! 

In  thee  we  live,  we  glory  now, 
Our  Joy,  our  Rest,  our  great  Reward, 
Our  Diadem  of  beauty  thou. 

4  And,  when  exalted,  Lord  !  with  thee, 

Thy  royal  throne  at  length  we  share, 
To  everlasting  thou  shaft  be 
Our  Diadem,  our  Glory  there. 

116  KUward  Dtniiey. 


X.   BAPTISM.  /0-- 

201  The  Commission,  L.  JJ.  D. 

1  Jesus,  our  Lord,  by  thee  enjoined      u,%.T,  $"&" 

Thy  gospel  everywhere  to  preach, 
And  make  disciples  of  mankind, 
The  nations  to  baptize  and  teach ; 

0  send  the  Holy  Spirit  down 
The  truth  on  every  heart  to  seal, 

Thee  and  the  Father  to  make  known, 
And  all  thy  love  and  grace  reveal ; — 

2  That  all  baptized  into  thy  name 
May  truly  thy  disciples  be, 

And  make  it  their  abiding  aim 

To  learn  thy  will  and  follow  thee. 
And  when  thou  shalt  return  again 

To  take  the  kingdom  and  the  power, 
May  they  eternal  life  attain, 

And  reign  with  thee  forevermore. 

J.G.W. 

202  Baptismal  Prayer.  I*.Jkl. 

1  Father,  in  these  reveal  thy  Son, 

In  these  for  whom  we  seek  thy  face ; 
Adopt  and  seal  them  as  thine  own, 
By  thy  regenerating  grace. 

2  Jesus,  with  us  thou  always  art, 

Now  ratify  the  sacred  sign, 
The  gift  unspeakable  impart, 
And  bless  thy  sacrament  divine. 

3  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high, 

Baptizer  of  our  spirits,  thou  i 
The  purifying  grace  apply, 

And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

117  C  W*B»e/. 


BAPTISM. 

203  For  a  Family.  L.  M. 

i  Je^I'3,  behold  this  family 

AY  ho  come  obedient  to  thy  word — 
Parents  and  children,  all  to  be 
Thy  recognized  disciple?,  Lord. 
2  The  ordinance  which  seals  them  thine, 
In  outward  form,  confirm  with  power; 
And,  by  an  influence  divine, 

Preserve  them  thine  forevermore. 

j.  o.  xr. 

204  For  Infants.  "»■ 

1  Lord  of  all,  with  pure  intent, 

From  their  tenderest  infancy, 
In  thy  temple  we  present 

Whom  we  first  received  from  thee  ; 
Through  thy  well-beloved  Son, 
Ours  acknowledge  for  thine  own. 
i  Sealed  with  the  baptismal  seal, 

Purchased  by  th'  atoning  blood, 
Jesus,  in  our  children  dwell, 

Make  their  heart  the  house  of  God  ; 
Fill  thy  consecrated  shrine, 
Make  them.  Lord,  forever  thine. 

To.  Col 

295  For  Children.  S.  ."J- 

i  Great  God,  now  condescend 
To  bless  our  rising  race ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace. 

2  O  what  a  pure  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Now  bless,  thou  God  of  love. 

This  holy  rite  divine  ; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above. 
And  make  our  children  thine. 

lis  J.  Fellj-»i. 


BAPTISM. 

206  For  an  Adull.  L.  M. 
1  LONG  time  estranged,  O  Lord,  from  thee, 

But  now  converted  by  thy  word, 
Behold,  thy  servant  comes  to  be 
Baptized  as  thy  disciple,  Lord. 
'1  O  let  him  now  the  grace  receive, 
The  Holy  Spirit  from  above, 
That  he  may  steadfastly  believe. 

And  grow  in  grace  and  walk  in  love. 

j.  g.  w. 

207  Water,  Spirit,  Fire.  S.  M. 

1  Jesus,  'tis  thy  command, 

''  Repent  and  be  baptized  ;" 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  whate'er 
Is  in  those  words  comprised. 

2  Pour  out  thy  .Spirit,  Lord, 

Baptize  us  from  above, 
And  cleanse  and  purify  our  hearts 
Through  faith  that  works  by  love. 

3  Let  us  the  washing  prove 

Of  water  by  the  word, 
That,  sanctified  and  cleansed,  we  may 
Be  ready  for  thee,  Lord  ; 

4  That  washed  with  water  pure, 

Our  bodies  may  be  clean, 
And  from  an  evil  conscience  purged, 
Our  hearts  be  free  from  sin. 

5  The  sprinkling  of  thy  blood 

Can  make  us  white  as  snow; 
We  claim  the  gracious  promise,  Lord, 
Which  says  it  shall  be  so. 

6  With  water," spirit,  fire, 

Baptized,  0  may  we  be, 
And  titled  by  true  holiness 
To  live  and  reign  with  thee. 

na  3.  o.  w. 


XL   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

208  Obeying  the   Command.  L.  M. 

1  At  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 

We  come  to  this  memorial  feast; 

Thy  love  has  spread  the  sacred  hoard 

To  feed  the  faith  of  every  guest. 

2  Lord,  we  adore  thee  for  thy  love, 

IS '">   And  trust  for  life  in  thy  rich  grace; 
And  when  thou  comest  from  above, 
We  hope  to  see  thee  face  to  face. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  fling  their  scandals  on  thy  cause; 
We  come  to  boast  thy  precious  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  thy  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 

That  thou  didst  rise  and  quit  the  tomb, 
And  livost  now  above  their  rage, 
And  shall  again  in  glory  come. 

--,«-.  I.  Watts,  {altered. ) 

209^  Its  Nature.  L.  3L 

1  Thy  broken  body,  gracious  Lord, 

Is  shadowed  by  this  broken  bread  ; 
The  wine  which  in  this  cup  is  poured 
Points  to  the  blood  which  thou  hast  shed. 

2  And  while  we  meet  together  thus, 

We  show  that  we  are  one  in  thee; 
Thv  precious  blood  was  shed  for  us, 
Thy  death,  O  Lord,  has  set  us  free. 

3  We  have  one  hope,  that  thou  wilt  come ; 

Thee  in  the  air  we  wait  to  see ; 
When  thou  wilt  take  thy  people  home, 
And  we  shall  ever  reign  with  thee. 


THE  LORDS  SUPPER.  .^     ,  s   ff-*y 

The  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet, 

To  feed  on  food  divine; 
Thy  booy  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  He,  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

Himself  conies  down  and  dies; 
And  then  invites  ns  thus  to  feast 

Upon  the  sacrifice.  

3  Sure,  there  was  never  love  so  free,     £,  \ <pc. 

Dear  Saviour  !  so  divine ; 
"Well  thou  muyst  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
"Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

4  Yes,  thou  shaft  surely  have  my  heart, 

My  soul,  mv  strength,  mv  all ;     "j ,  Ufr>*^ 
With  life  itself  I'll  freely  part, 
My  Jesus!  at  thy  call." 

Samuel  SU'ODttt. 
Discerning  the  Lord's  Body.  7*. 

1  Jesus,  all-redeeminsj  Lord,       ^     1  —.  c~~t 
Magnify  thy  dying  word  ;         ^ '  *~  I  'C 
In  thine  ordinance  appear; 

Come,  and  meet  thy  foll'wers  here. 

2  In  the  rite  thou  hast  enjoiud, 
Let  us  now  our  Saviour  lind  ; 
Taste  thee  in  the  broken  bread, 
Drink  thy  blood  for  sinners  shed. 

3  Thou  our  faithful  hearts  prepare; 
Thou  thy  pard'ning  grace  declare, 
Thou  that  hast  lor  sinners  died, 
Show  thyself  the  Crucified! 

4  All  the  power  of  sin  remove; 
Fill  us  with  thy  perfect  love; 
Stamp  us  with  the  stamp  divine; 
Seal  our  souls  forever  thine. 

121  ti  DOS  . 


//.  ll-ff    THE  lord's  supper. 

212  Approaching  the   Table.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  at  whose  supreme  command, 

We  now  approach  to  (jiod, 
},.*.        Before  us  in  thy  vesture  stand, 
Thy  vesture  dipp'd  in  blood. 

2  Now,  Saviour,  now  thyself  reveal, 
5  6".t$      -^nd  m:|ke  thy  nature  known  ; 

Affix  thy  blessed  Spirit's  seal, 
And  stamp  us  for  thine  own. 

3  The  tokens  of  thy  dying  love, 

O  let  us  all  receive, 
And  feel  the  quick'ning  Spirit  move, 
And  sensibly  believe. 

4  The  cup  of  blessing,  blest  by  thee, 

Let  it  thy  blood  impart; 
The  bread  thy  mystic  body  be, 
To  cheer  each  languid  heart. 

5  The  living  bread  sent  down  from  heaven 

In  us  vouchsafe  to  be  : 
Thy  flesh  for  all  the  world  is  given, 
And  all  may  live  by  thee. 

^>j~  Anon. 

213  The  Living  Food.  7s. 

1  Bread  of  heaven  !  on  thee  I  feed, 
For  thy  flesh  is  meat,  indeed ; 

2*P,»7  Ever  may  my  soul  be  fed 

'     With  this  true  and  living  Bread  ; 
r^^.y  jTDay  by  day,  with  strength  supply, 
Through  the  life  of  him  who  died. 

2  Vine  of  heaven  !  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice; 

'Tis  thy  wounds  my  healing  give; 
To  thy  cross  I  look  and  live; 
Thou,  my  life!  Oh  !  let  me  be 
Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  thee. 

VIZ  Josiah  Cccdw. 


-    .  »_    „THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  _^ 

214  77/<?  Bangueting-Honse.  ^^ 

1  JE5US!  we  thus  obey 

Thy  last  aud  kindest  word  ;frX  8%  $T*7 
Here,  in  thine  own  appointed  way,  i 

We  come  to  meet  our  Lord. 

2  His  presence  makes  the  feast;    ,  .  a<*> 

And  now  our  bosoms  feel         *         ~.a. 
The  glory  not  to  be  expressed,  (p'  Zv*' 
Tlie  joy  unspeakdbl.e. 

3  With  pure  celestial  bliss,  fy,  £p  ,  f& 

He  doth  our  spirits  cheer  ;  .       . 

His  house  of  banqueting  is  this,*/-  %2*oc 
And  he  hath  brought  us  here. 

4  He  (jjQjth  his  servants  feed 

Wfth  manna  from  above, 
His  banner  over  us  is  spread, 
His  everlasting  love. 

Charles  Wesley. 

215  Sacred  Feast.    •£-^7-^/'   I»  •>' 

1  Lord,  whilst  around  thy  hoard  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  thy  sacred  feet, 

O  let  our  warm  affections  move 
In  glad  returns  of  sacred  love. 

2  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more, 
And,  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

3  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  displayed — 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful,  agonizing  pains. 

4  Let  humble,  penitential  woe, 

With  painful,  pleasing  anguish,  flow, 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy  to  everf  heart. 


^JIE  lord's  supper.     .  erf* 

216  The  Feait  of  Love-  ^ '  8- M 

1  Sweet  feast  of  love  divine ! 
X«T«  n       'Tis  grace  that  makes  us  free 

To  feed  upon  this  bread  and  wine, 
*£>?'c}       In  memory,  Lord  !  of  thee. 

2  That  blood  that  flowed  for  sin, 

In  symbol  here  we  see, 
And  feel  the  blessed  pledge  within, 
That  we  are  loved  of  thee. 

3  Oh  !  if  this  glimpse  of  love 

Is  so  divinely  sweet, 
What  will  it  be,  O  Lord  !  above, 
Thy  gladdening  smile  to  meet? — 

4  To  see  thee  face  to  face, 

Thy  perfect  likeness  wear, 
And  all  thy  ways  of  wondrous  grace 
Through  endless  years  declare  ! 

Edward  Dormer. 

217  3>  2  7'0  y  Christ  at  his  Table.  8,  7. 

1  While,  in  sweet  communion,  feeding 
On  this  earthly  bread  and  wine, 

Saviour!  may  we  see  thee  bleeding 
On  the  cross  to  make  us  thine : 

Now,  our  eyes  forever  closing 
To  this  fleeting  world  below ; 

On  thy  gentle  breast  reposing, 

Teach  us,  Lord  !  thy  grace  to  know. 

2  Though  unseen,  be  ever  near  us, 
With  the  still  small  voice  of  love ; 

Whispering  words  of  peace  to  cheer  us, 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove : 

Bring  before  us  all  the  story 
Of  thy  life  and  death  of  woe ; 

And  with  hopes  of  endless  glory 
Wean  our  hearts  from  all  below. 

m  Edward  Denoey. 


i.tr 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.   , 

218  Seeking  the  Pastures  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  Thou,  whom  my  soul  admires  above 
All  earthly  joy  and  earthly  love — 
Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know, 
Where  do  thy  sweetest  pastures  grow  ? 

2  The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see ; 
Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be  ; 
A  wondrous  feast  thy  love  prepares, 
Bought  with  thy  wounds,  and  groans,  and  teal's. 

3  Thy  sacred  flesh  is  made  my  food, 
My  drink  is  thy  most  precious  blood  ; 
Here  in  these  pastures  would  I  roam 
Till,  thou  my  best  Beloved,  come. 

I.  W.i  Its. 

219  Prayer  for  Constant  Nourishment.  C.  M. 

1  Shepherd  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless  ^  -jjlPC 

Thy  chosen  pilgrim  flock, 

"With  manna  in  the  wilderness, 

With  water  from  the  rock. 

2  Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and  weak, 

As  thou,  when  here  below, 
Our  souls  the  joys  celestial  seek 
Which  from  thy  sorrows  flow. 

3  We  would  not  live  by  bread  alone, 

But  by  that  word  of  grace, 
In  strength  of  which  we  travel  on 
To  our  abiding  place. 

4  Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread, 

But  do  not  then  depart ; 
Saviour,  abide  with  us,  and.  spread 
Thy  table  in  our  heart. 

5  Lord,  sup  with  us  in  love  divine; 

Thy  body  and  thy  blood, 
That  living  bread,  that  heavenly  wine, 
Be  our  immortal  food. 

125  Unknown  Author. 


THE  LORDS  SUPrER. 

220  Tlte  Heavenly  Banquet. 

1  .Tesu.s  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us, 

Cheers  our  famished  souls  with  food; 
He  the  banquet  spreads  before  us 

Of  his  mystic  flesh  and  blood. 
Precious  banquet;  bread  of  heaven  ; 
£2,1?V^    Wine  of  gladness,  flowing  free; 
May  we  taste  it,  kindly  given. 

In  remembrance,  Lord,  of  thee. 

2  In  thy  holy  incarnation, 

When  the  angels  sang  thy  birth; 
Jn  thy  fasting  and  temptation  ; 

In  thy  labors  on  the  earth; 
In  thy  trial  and  rejection ; 

In  thy  suff'rings  on  the  tree; 
In  thy  glorious  resurrection, 

May  we,  Lord,  remember  thee. 

"  R.  Pn 

221  Fellowship  in  Christ.  C 

1  Around  thy  table,  holy  Lord, 

In  fellowship  we  meet, 
Obedient  to  thy  gracious  word, 
This  feast  of  love  to  eat. 

2  Here  every  one  that  loves  thy  name 

Our  willing  hearts  embrace  ; 
Our  life,  our  hope,  our  joy  the  same, 
The  same  thy  love  and  grace. 

3  This  is  the  season  to  forget 

All  but  our  common  life ; 

For  in  the  holiest  we  arc  met 

Above  the  scene  of  strife. 

4  Commune  with  each  at  tills  sweet  hour 

And  as  we  hence  depart, 
Errands  of  love,  and  words  of  pow'r 
To  each  of  us  impart. 


XII.   SALVATION. 

I.    nEPICNTAXCE. 
222  Sinfulness  Deplored.  L.  31. 

1  Lord,  we  are  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  nnclean  ; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part, 

3  Great  God,  create  our  hearts  anew, 
And  form  our  spirits  pure  and  true; 
O  make  us  wise  betimes  to  see 

Our  danger  and  our  remedy. 

Me  Ep   Col. 


3,%{frt-    Sin   Confessed.  C.  31 


223 

1  Almighty  Father !  God  of  grace!    q    (ffS 

We  all,  like  sheep  astray, 
In  folly  from  thy  paths  have  turned, 
Each  to  his  sinful  way. 

2  Sins  of  omi-ion  and  of  act 

Through  all  our  lives  abound  ; 
Alas !  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
No  health  in  us  is  found. 

O  spare  us,  Lord  !  in  mercy  spare ! 

Our  contrite  souls  restore, 
Through  him  who  suffered  on  the. cross, 

And  man's  transgressions  bore. 

And  grant,  O  Father,  for  his  sake, 

That  we,  through  all  our  days, 
A  just  and  godly  life  may  lead, 

To  thine  eternal  praise. 


SALVATION*. 

224  Waiting  for  Cod.  — Vs.  cxxx.  5.  S.  M. 

1  Out  of  the  depths  of  wo, 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  cry ; 
Darkness  surrounds  me,  but  I  know 
That  thou  art  ever. nigh. 

2  Then  hearken  to  my  voice, 

Give  ear  to  my  complaint; 
Thou  bidst  the  mourning  soul  rejoice, 
Thou  com  fortes*  the  faint. 

3  I  cast  my  hope  on  thee, 

Thou  canst,  thou  wilt  forgive : 
Wert  thou  to  mark  iniquity, 
Who  in  thy  sight  could  live? 

4  Humbly  on  thee  I  wait, 

Confessing  all  my  sin  ; 
Lord,  1  am  knocking  at  thy  gate, 
Open  and  take  me  in. 

J.  Montgomery. 

225  Mercy  Sought.  7a,  M 

1  Saviour,  Prince,  enthroned  above, 

Kepentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble,  contrite  heart : 
This  I  should  have  long  implored, 

For  thou  all  my  sin  hast  known  ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die ; 
Life  and  happiness  and  love 

Beam  from  thy  gracious  eye ; 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

Let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down  ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

138  C.  Wasler. 


SALVATION. 
226  Pardon  Sought.  C  M. 

1  O  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hear*; 
Contrition's  humble  sigh, 

Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye, 

See !  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 
A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 

Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said,  return? 

2  Absent  from  thee,  my  Guide,  my  Light, 
Without  one  cheering  ray, 

Through  dangers,  fears  and  gloomy  night, 

How  desolate  my  way  ! 
O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine, 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 

A  taste  of  joy  divine. 

Aun  Steele. 
\1  Redemption  Sought.  S.  M.  D. 

1  Saviour  and  Prince  of  Peace,. 
The  double  grace  bestow. 

Unloose  the  bands  of  wickedness, 

And  let  the  captive  go ;. 
Grant  me  my  sins  to  feel, 

And  then  the  load  remove  ; 
Wound,  and  pour  in  my  wounds,  to  heal, 

The  balm  of  pardoning  love. 

2  This  is  thy  will,  1  know, 
That  I  should  holy  be, 

Should  let  my  sins  this  moment  go, 

This  moment  turn  to  thee: 
O  might  I  now  embrace 

Thine  all-sufficient  power, 
And  never  more  to  sin  give  place, 

And  never  grieve  thee  more. 


SALVATION. 

228  7Mst  as  I am-  L-  M- 

1  Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidst  me  come  to  thee, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am, — thou  wilt  receive ; 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

4  Just  as  I  am, — thy  love  unknown, 
Hast  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  1 

^    rs  r-  C.  Elliot 

//rN   <?X 

229  Seeking  Perfect  Rest  in  Christ.  L.  1 

1  O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 
O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 

kt  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove ; 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

4  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power: 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release : 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

130  Wes.  Col. 


q.fV 


SALVAT.O*.      -L^fG 

230  Returning  to  God.  L.  M. 

1  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  n^'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  soul  is  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

3  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

4  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song; 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

I.  Mutts. 

231  The  Sinner's  Request.  L.  M. 

1  0  THOU  that  hearst  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  sins  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford, 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

131  I.  Watts. 


SALVATION. 

232  £e  Merciful.  7a. 

1  Saviour,  Prince  of  Israel's  race, 

See  me  from  thy  lofty  throne  ; 
Give  the  sweet  relenting  grace, 

Soften  this  obdurate  stone  ; 
Stone  to  flesh,  O  God,  convert, 
Cast  a  look,  and  break  my  heart. 

2  By  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  reprove, 

All  my  inmost  sins  reveal ; 
Sins  against  thy  light  and  love 

Let  me  see,  and  let  me  feci, 
Sins  that  crucified  my  Lord, 
Spilt  again  thy  precious  blood. 

3  Might  I  in  thy  sight  appear 

As  the  publican  distrest, 
Stand,  not  daring  to  draw  near; 

Smite  on  my  unworthy  breast, 
Groan  the  sinner's  only  plea, 
"  Got!  be  merciful  to  me  ! " 

Wos.  Col. 

233  Pity  and  Grace.  C.  51. 

1  O  Tiioii,  who  scest  and  knows!  my  grief. 

Thyself  unseen,  unknown, 
Pity  my  helpless  unbelief, 
And  take  away  the  stone. 

2  Regard  me  with  a  cracious  eye, 

The  long-sought  blessing  give  ; 
And  bid  me  at  the  point  to  die, 
Behold  thy  tice  and  live. 

3  Now,  Jesus,  now,  the  Father's  love 

Shed  in  my  heart  abroad  ; 

The  middle  wall  of  sin  remove, 

And  let  me  into  God.  \us.  o»i. 

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SALVATION. 

Forgive  our   Trespasses.  6». 

1  Our  Father,  we  have  sinned 

Before  thee,  in  thy  sight, 
And  cannot  make  amends 

To  justice,  truth  and  right. 
With  deep  contrition  we 

Our  numerous  faults  confess  ; 

0  set  our  spirits  free ; 
Forgive  our  trespasses. 

2  As  others  we  forgive 

Who  trespass  against  us, 
Our  contrite  souls  receive, 

And  with  thy  favor  hless. 
In  us  there  is  no  good, 

Our  only  plea  is  this, 
For  us  Christ  shed  his  blood : 

Forgive  our  trespasses. 

J.  G.  W. 

Yielding  to  Christ.  S.  M. 

1  And  can  I  yet  delay 

My  little'all  to  give? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
And  Jesus  to  receive? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield  ! 

I  can  hold  out  no  more : 

1  sink  by  dying  love  compelled, 

And  own  the  conqueror. 

3  Come,  and  possess  me  whole, 

Nor  hence  again  remove : 
Settle  and  fix  my  wavering  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

4  My  one  desire  be  this, 

Thy  only  love  to  know; 
Freely  to  yield  all  other  bliss, 
All  other  good,  below. 


SALVATION. 

II.    FAITH. 

236  Prayer  for  Faith.  C.  M. 

1  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  1  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes; 

0  let  me  now  receive  that  gift — 
My  soul  without  it  dies. 

2  Surely  thou  canst  not  let  me  die — 

O  speak,  and  1  shall  live  ; 

For  here  I  will  unwearied  lie 

Till  thou  thy  Spirit  give. 

3  How  would  my  fainting  soul  rejoice, 

Could  1  but  see  thy  face ; 
Now  let  me  hear  thy  quiek'ning  voice, 
And  taste  thy  pard'nmg  grace. 

Wes.  Col 

237  V V  Lord,I  believe.  fj^C/-      CM. 

1  Lord,  I  believe ;  thy  power  I  own, 

Thy  word  J  would  obey ;  rq~ 

1  wander  comfortless  and  lone,  'Q'^'  ** 
When  from  thy  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord,  I  believe  ;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight; 
I  look  to  thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord,  I  believe;  but  oft,  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak  : 
My  weakness  strengthen,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek. 

4  Yes,  I.  believe  ;  and  only  thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief: 
Lord,  to  thy  truth  my  spirit  bow; 
"Help  thou  mine  unbelief! '.' 


SALVATION.       //,  y,£G> 
233  Prayer  of  Faith.  73 

1  Father  of  our  blessed  Lord, 
We  believe  thy  gracious  word, 
That  our  sins  on  him  were  laid, 
That  his  blood  our  ransom  paid  ; 
And  we  now  are  justified 
By  our  faith  in  him  who  died  ; 
Through  his  all-atoning  blood 
Made  the  sons  and  heirs  of  God. 

2  Father,  now  thy  Spirit  give, 
Make  us  unto  thee  to  live  ; 
Make  us  steadfast  in  the  faith, 
Keep  us  faithful  until  death  ; 
Make  us  run  in  thy  commands, 
Ssrve  with  head  and  heart  and  hands; 
Sanctified  by  truth  divine, 
Make  us  pure  and  seal  us  thine. 

3  Father,  when  our  race  is  run, 
When  the  work  of  life  is  done, 
May  we  find  to  die  is  gain, 
Keating  from  all  toil  and  pain, 
Waiting  for  the  great  reward 
At  the  coming  of  the  Lord, 
When,  re  deemed  from  sin  ar.cl  Lei!, 
We  shall  in  thv  kingdom  dwell. 

j.  g  w 

239  Bound  to  Christ.      Mj'  »»  L.  M. 

1  My  soul,  through  thy  abounding  grace, 
Redeemed  from  all  iniquity, 

Longs  to  be  wrapt  in  thine  embrace, 
And  rest  forever,  Lord,  in  thee., 

2  O  bind  me  with  the  cords  of  love, 
Nor  suffer  me  from  thee  to  part, 

That  I  the  perfect  bliss  may  prove 
Of  loving  thee  with  all  my  heart. 

135  j.  c   w. 


^f-    SALVATION. 

240  '  Chrhi  all-in-all.         /  P.  L    M 

1  Thou  hidden  source  of  calm  repose  ! 
.  *  £.*"        Thou  all-sufficient  love  divine! 

_/    My  help  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 
■J I'*  /       Secure  I  am,  for  thou  art  mine; 

Thou  art  my  fortress,  strength,  and  tow'r, 
My  trust  and  portion  evermore. 

2  Jesus,  my  all-in-all  thou  art, 

^»  cr>       My  rest  in  toil,  my  ease  in  pain  ; 
The  medicine  of  my  broken  heart ; 
,%,&¥       In  storms,  my  peace  ;  in  loss,  my  gain  ; 

,  r^  My  smile  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown  ; 
-7t -b  j  \x\  shame,  my  glory  and  my  crown. 

3  Ln  want,  my  plentiful  supply  ; 

In  weakness,  my  almighty  pow'r; 
In  bonds,  my  perfect  liberty  ; 

My  refuge  in  temptation's  hour  ; 
My  comfort  'midst  all  grief  and  thrall, 
My  life  in  death,  my  all  in  all. 

C   Wesley. 

241  Rejoicing  in  God our  Sa7>iour.  7,  C 

1  To  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Saviour, 

My  spirit  turns  for  rest, 
iq  %%      My  peace  is  in  thy  favor, 

My  pillow  on  thy  breast. 
Though  all  the  world  deceive  me, 

I  know  that  1  am  thine ; 
And  thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 

O  blessed  Saviour  mine. 

2  O  thou  whose  mercy  found  me, 

From  bondage  set  me  free  ; 
And  then  forever  bound  me 

With  threefold  cords  to  thee; 
O  for  a  heart  to  love  thee 

More  truly  as  I  ought, 
And  nothing  place  above  thee 

Jn  deed,  or  word,  or  thought. 

Uti  J.  S.  B    Monsell. 


fsM^.fj  SALVATION.     /Q  ,//'&$"* 

242  Self-righteousness  Renounced,  ^qj^   1>-  M. 

1  No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 

Of  all  (he  duties  I  have  done;    ^-.    ,,    p*, 
T  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before,        *LJ"  / 

To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  less; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  lo<s  for  Jesus'  sake 
O,  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

—  I.  Walts. 

243  "7*  f^  Sustaining  Grace.  £  Mo- $to    L.  M. 

1  My  Hope,  my  All,  my  Saviour  thou! 

To  thee,  lo !  now  my  soul  I  bow ;      cv  f  ft  &*! 
I  feel  the  bliss  thy  wounds  impart, 
I  find  thee,  Saviour!  in  my  heart. 

2  Be  thou  ray  Strength,  be  thou  my  Way; 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  short  day: 
In  all  my  acts  may  wisdom  guide, 

And  keep  me,  Saviour!  near  thy  side. 

3  Correct,  reprove,  and  comfort  me ; 
As  I  have  need,  my  Saviour  be : 
And  if  I  would  from  thee  depart, 
Then  clasp  me,  Saviour !  to  thy  heart 

4  In  tierce  temptation's  darkest  hour, 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  power; 
Tear  every  idol  from  thy  throne, 
And  reign,  my  Saviour!  reign  alone. 

137  Coie  aud  Atbury«  CoL 


SALVATION.  •-_  Q.^. 

244  Affififal  /«  C/irn/%,  iH.  *y  7a 

1  Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

m  y^"    From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know,        * 

,%!,?&  All  for  sin  could  not  atone; 

~qs  Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone; 
•  II' o  *   In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring; 
W<^7  dimply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
,<?.$"<?     When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 

'      When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, — 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

fa  £~  A.  M.  Topb'ly. 

245  1  '  '  Salvation  by  Christ,  ^.t? .  f  -    L   M. 

1  Jesus  !  the  spring  of  joys  divine, 

Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow j^ 

Jesus!  no  other  name  but  thine  yf\ 

Can  save  us  from  our  sin  and  woe.     *\P'    * 

2  No  other  name  will  heav'n  approve, 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
The  light  to  cheer  the  path  of  love, 

Which  leads  to  bright  and  endless  day. 

3  Safe  lead  us  through  this  dreary  night, 

And  bring  us  to  that  holy  place, 
The  region  of  unclouded  light, 

Where  we  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

i^-*t    t-u.s-f 


T,^°S7    SALVATION  U/*'*'*9 

243         Other  Lords  Rejected. — ISA.  xxvi.  13.  S.  M. 

1  O  Lord,  thou  art  my  Lord, 

My  portion  and  delight ;  o** 

All  other  lords  I  now  icject,       Mf-.v  *  0   0 
And  cast  them  from  my  sight. 

2  Thy  sovereign  right  I  own, 

Thy  glorious  power  confess; 
Thy  law  shall  ever  rule  my  heart, 
.    While  I  adore  thy  grace.      fQ  ,  z/.  SrS*" 

3  My  soul,  to  Jesus  joined  _ 

By  faith  and  hope  and  love,      3  -  (~J  -  u* 
Now  seeks  to  dwell  among  thy  saints, 
And  rest  with  them  above. 

4  Accept,  O  Lord,  my  heart; 

To  thee  myself  I  give ; 
Nor  sufler  me  from  thee  to  stray, 
Or  cause  thy  saints  to  grieve. 

Benjamin  CeJdonie. 
247  7'***,  our  Trust.    ^/(,,^  SJ; 

1  O  Saviour  !  who  didst  come 
By  water  and  by  blood  ;  %kr 

Confessed  on  earth,  adored  in  heaven,    ^~i 
Eternal  Son  of  God !  ~$  \ 

2  Jesus,  our  Life  and  Hope,  t> 
To  endless  years  the  same! 

"We  plead  thy  gracious  promises, 

And  rest  upon  thv  name.         _.   *  .     cc- 

3  By  faith  in  thee  we'live,  7'2~L.r° 
By  faith  in  thee  Ave  stand, 

By  thee  we  vanquish  sin  and  death, 
And  gain  the  heavenly  land. 

4  O  Lord  !  increase  our  faith  : 
Our  fearful  spirits  calm  ; 

Sustain  us  through  this  mortal  strife, 
Then  give  the  victor's  palm. 

139  Auon. 


,7    *-  &/  SALVATION. 

248  Th«  New  Covenant .  L.  M. 

1  O  Cod,  most  merciful  and  true, 

Thy  nature  to  my  soul  impart; 
'Stablish  with  me  the  covenant  new, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

2  To  real  holiness  restored, 

Q  let  me  gain  my  Saviour's  mind, 
And  in  the  knowledge  of  my  Lord, 
,  lcJ.f$'     Fulness  of  life  eternal  find. 

3  Remember,  Lord,  my  sins  no  more, 
X<  ,<j>4       That  I  may  tliem  no  more  forget; 

But,  sunk  in  guiltless  shame,  adore, 
With  speechless  wonder  at  thy  feet. 

4  Pardon'd  for  all  that  I  have  done, 

My  mouth  as  in  the  dust  I  hide  ; 
And  glory  give  to  thee  alone, — 
My  God  in  Jesus  pacified. 

Aton. 

249  '  The  Blood  °f  Sprinkling.  C.  M. 

1  My  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry  ; 

Thee  only  would  I  know  ; 
The  purifying  blood  apply, 
And  wash  me  white  as  snow. 

2  Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean  ; 

Purge  my  iniquity : 
Unless  thou  wash  my  soul  from  sin, 
J  have  no  part  in  thee. 

3  But  art  thou  not  already  mine? 

Answer,  if  mine  thou  art ; 
Whisper  within,  thou  love  divine, 
And  cheer  my  drooping  heart. 

4  Behold,  for  me  the  Victim  bleeds, — 

His  wounds  are  open  wide; 
For  me  the  blood  of  sprinkling  pleads, 
And  speaks  me  justified. 

140  Aco». 


<),fSS*r  SALVATION.       9'J"<^ 

250  Livutg  by  Faith.  L.  M.  P. 

1  Into  thy  gracious  hands  1  fall, 

And  with  the  arms  of  faith  embrace 

0  King  of  glory,  hear  my  call ! 

O  raise  me,  heal  me  by  thy  grace ! 
Now  righteous  through  thy  wounds  I  am ! 
No  condemnation  now  I  dread  •■ 

1  taste  salvation  in  thy  name, 
Alive  in  thee,  my  living  head. 

2  Still  let  thy  wisdom  be  my  guide, 

Nor  take  thy  light  from  me  away ; 
Still  with  me  let  thy  grace  abide, 

That  I  from  thee  may  never  stray : 
Let  thy  word  richly  in  me  dwell ; 

Thy  peace  and  love  my  portion  be ; 
My  joy  t'  endure  and  do  thy  will, 

Till  perfect  I  am  found  in  thee ! 

3  Arm  me  with  thy  whole  armor,  Lord! 

Support  my  weakness  with  thy  might; 
Gird  on  my  thigh  thy  conquering  sword, 

And  shield  me  in  the  threatening  fight. 
From  faith  to  faith,  from  grace  to  grace, 

So  in  thy  strength  shall  I  go  on, 
Till  heaven  and  earth  flee  from  thy  face, 

And  glory  end  what  grace  begnn. 


251  Seeking  Rest.  L.  M. 

1  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  : 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

2  Break  on"  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free ; 

I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within — 

Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

HI  C.  Wesley. 


1. 1  St- 


SALVATION. 


252  AU  Due  to  Grace.  C.  M. 

1  All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt, 

My  death,  was  all  mine  own  ; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine  and  only  mine ; 
The  good  in  which  1  now  rejoice 
Is  thine,  and  only  thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

The  bondage — all  was  mine; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty — is  thine. 

4  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

And  taught  me  to  believe ; 
Then,  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live. 

5  All  that  I  am,  e'en  here  on  earth, 

All  that  I  hope  to  be, 
When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  thee. 

H.  Bon.ir. 

253  Trust  i?i   Christ.  C.  il 

1  Jesus,  our  Lord,  we  know  thy  name, 

Thy  name  is  all  our  trust; 
Thou  wilt  not  put  our  souls  to  shame, 
Nor  let  our  hope  be  lost. 

2  Firm  as  thy  life  thy  promise  stands, 
<_    And  thou  canst  well  secure 

'Z-  <To  What  we've  committed  to  thy  hands, 
AUt^cL       Until  th'  appointed  hour. 
^  *       3  Then  wilt  thou  own  our  worthless  name 
,  . .  p_'  Before  the  Father's  face, 

7/  •«  y     ^\,ui  in  {)ie  >sew  Jerusalem 

Wilt  give  us  each  our  place. 


SALVATION-. 

III.    GRACES    OF    THE    SPIRIT. 

254  2\8*-£k  Adoption.  CM. 

1  Why  should  the  children  of  a  King 

Go  mourning  all  their  days? 
Great  Comforter,  descend,  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart 

That  I  am  born  of  God*. 
:)  There  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad, 

And  make  my  comforts  strong; 
Then  shall  I  say,  "  My  Father  God/' 

With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

I.  Watts. 

255  %>.£.%>       Child  of  God.      />l,$.?J    L.  M. 

1  Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim ; 

Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest: 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  ;  _  q^qs 

And  I  am  thine,  by  sacred  ties,  /'ll'Vo 

Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear  ^^P  pCr 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face;         ^^j 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there,  Cj ,/,$** 

And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace.  ' 

A  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise;' 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
.  And  bless  the  remnant  of  my  days. 


9,/^<N~  SALVATI0*- 

236  #  Of  JO  Godly  Fear.  C.  M. 

1  I  want  a  principle  within 

Of  jealous,  godly  fear, 
A  sensibility  of  sin, 

A  pain  to  feel  it  near. 
I  want  the  first  approach  to  feci 

Of  pride,  or  fond  desire  ; 
To  catch  the  wandering  of  my  will, 

And  quench  the  kindling  fire. 

2  Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 

O  God,  myVonscience  make ! 
Awake,  my  soul,  when  sin  is  nigh, 

And  keep  it  still  awake  ! 
O  may  the  least  omission  pain 

My  well-instructed  soul, 
And  drive  me  to  the  blood  again 

Which  makes  the  wounded  whole  ! 

r>f  C.  Wesley. 

257       *  '  ^'  Godliness,  htl  A  b,  7,  4 

1  Blessed  Lord,  our.  hearts  are  panting, 


)jL>,fr        Upright,  like  thyself,  to  be ; 
/No  good  thing  is  ever  wanting, 

To  the  saints  who  walk  with  thee : 
L  *i  /  ^Q  Grace  and  glory, 

J '  ^  '        i     In  our  sun  and  shield  we  see. 

2  All  the  joys  we  now  are  tasting, 

Is  but  as  the  dream  of  night ; 

To  the  day  of  God  we're  hasting, 

Looking  for  it  with  delight : 

Christ  is  coming, 
He  will  satisfy  our  sight. 

3  As  we  sing,  our  hearts  grow  lighter, 

We  are  children  of  the  day  ; 
Sorrow  makes  our  hope  the  brighter, 
Faith  regards  not  the  delay  : 

Sure  the  promise, 
We  shall  meet  thee  on  thy  way. 

144 


SALVATION. 

258  «**  7, 6. 

1  O  Jesus,  hope  of  glory, 

Sure  anchor  of  the  soul, 
When  fierce  the  winds  are  blowing 

And  high  the  billows  roll ; 
When  loud  the  tempest  rages 

And  skies  are  overcast, 
Our  hope  in  thee  is  steadfast, 

And  holds  our  vessel  fast. 

2  Tt  holds  in  tribulation, 

And  in  temptation's  hour; 
It  holds  in  persecutions, 

Against  all  Satan's  power; 
It  holds  us  safe  forever, 

It  enters  in  the  veil, 
'Tis  fixed  in  thee,  dear  Saviour, 

And  cannot,  cannot  fail. 

j.  g.  w. 

259  Humility.        %    Q-  C  '.  7*. 

1  Lord,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart, 
Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 

I  shall,  as  my  master,  be 
Rooted  in  humility; 

2  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
Changed  into  a  little  child  ! 
Pleased  with  all  the  Lord  provides 
Weaned  from  all  the  world  besides. 

3  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  thee, 
Every  evil  let  me  flee, 
Nothing  want  beneath,  above, 
Happy  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  O  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Every  good  in  Jesus  joined  ! 
Him  with  humble  hearts  adore, 
Trust  him,  praise  him,  evermore. 


SALVATION. 

260  Gratitude.  8, 7. 

1  SOmetittno  every  heart  is  loving; 

If  not  Jesus,  none  can  rest; 
Lord,  my  heart  to  thee  is  given, 

Take  it,  for  it  loves  thee  best. 
Thus  T  oast  the  world  behind  me; 

Jesus  most  beloved  shall  be; 
Beauteous  more  than  all  things  beauteous, 

He  alone  is  joy  to  me. 

2  Bright  with  all  eternal  radiance 

Is  the  glory  of  thy  face  ; 
Thou  art  loving,  sweet  and  tender, 

Full  of  pity,  full  of  grace. 
Keep  my  heart  still  faithful  to  thee, 

That  my  earthly  life  may  be 
But  a  shadow  to  that  glory 
-  Of  my  hidden  life  in  thee. 

Gerhard  Tersteegen. 

261  7oy.  79. 

1  Object  of  my  first  desire, 

Jesus,  crucified  for  me, 
.  All  to  happiness  aspire 

Only  to  be  found  in  thee: 
Source  and  Giver  of  repose, 
Singly  from  thy  smile  it  flows; 
Peace  and  happiness  are  thine, 
Mine  they  are,  if  thou  art  mine. 

2  Whilst  I  feel  thy  love  to  me, 

Every  object  teems  with  joy; 
Here  O  may  I  walk  with  thee, 

Then  into  thy  presence  die  : 
Let  me  but  thyself  possess, 
Total  sum  of  happiness, 
Real  bliss  I  then  shall  prove, 
Heaven  below  and  heaven  above. 

116  AM   Topla-i/. 


SALVATION". 
232    y,/,  ?h  Resignation.  CM. 

1  O  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil, 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears,       ~    «.  f-o- 

Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand      '  '      '    ^^ 

That  wipes  away  my  tears?  $*,^'°( 

3  Thy  favor  all  my  journey  through 

Thou  art  engaged  to  grant ; 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

4  But,  ah,  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway, 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  awav. 

A.  SI.  Toplady. 
263     T-fC?.^'      Love  to  God.  P.  L.  M. 

1  Thee  will  I  love,  my  strength,  my  tower; 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  joy,  my  crown ; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 

In  all  thy  works,  and  thee  alone ; 
Thee  Avill  I  love,  till  the  pure  fire 
Fills  my  whole  soul  with  chaste  desire. 

2  Ah,  why  did  I  so  late  thee  know, 

Thee  lovelier  than  the  sons  of  men  ? 
Ah,  why  did  I  no  sooner  go 

To  thee,  the  only  ense  in  pain  ? 
Ashamed,  I  sigh  and  inly  mourn 
That  I  so  late  to  thee  did  turn." 

3  Give  to  mine  eyes  refreshing  tears, 

Give  to  my  heart  chaste,  hallowed  fires  ; 
Give  to  my  soul,  with  filial  fears, 

The  love  that  all  heaven's  host  inspires, 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thv  sole  glorv  may  unite.  wes.  coi. 

H7 


SALVATION. 

264  Courage.     ^'     *    '     /      C.  M. 

1  Didst  thou,  clear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 

And  bear  the  cross  fur  me? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be? 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  dread 

To  sutler  shame  or  loss  ; 
,  O  let  me  in  thy  footsteps  tread, 
'J.YY        And  glory  in  thy  cross. 

3  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  make  me  truly  bold  ; 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine, 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

4  Let  mockers  scoff— the  world  defame, 

And  treat  me  with  disdain  ; 
Still  may  I  glory  in  thy  name, 
And  count  reproach  my  gain. 

265  o  *^  ■•  Submission.      7//J -SO  C.  M. 

1  Submissive  to  thy  will,  my  God, 

I  all  to  thee  resign  : 

nC"C  Bowing  beneath  thy  chast'ning  rod 
'        I  mourn,  but  not  repine. 

2  "Why  should  my  foolish  heart  complain, 

When  wisdom,  truth,  and  love 
Direct  the  stroke,  inflict  the  pain, 
And  point  to  joys  above  ? 

3  How  short  are  all  my  suff' rings  here? 

How  needful  ev'ry  cross  ? 
Away  my  unbelieving  fear, 
Nor  call  my  gain  my  loss ! 

4  Then  give,  dear  Lord,  or  take  away, 

I'll  bless  thy  sacred  name: 
My  Saviour,  yesterday,  to-day, 

Forever,  is  the  same.  Anon. 

148 


SALVATION. 

IV.    SANCT1FICATION. 

268  >  Prayer  for  Purity .  S.  M. 

1  Father,  I  d;ire  believe 
Thee  merciful  and  true; 

Thou  wilt  my  guilty  soul  forgive, 
My  fallen  soul  renew. 

2  I  cannot  wash  my  heart, 
But  by  believing  thee, 

And  wailing  lor  thy  blood  t'  impart 
The  .spotless  purity.  -« 

3  While  at  thy  cross  I  lie,  7''*  " 
Jesus,  the  grace  bestow  ;  &£~*&$i 


Now  thy  all-cleansing  blood  apply, 


And  J  am  white  as  snow. 


}f,lZ'fc 


4  Refining  fire,  go  through  my  heart, 
Illuminate  my  soul  ; 
Scatter  thy  life  through  every  part, 
And  sanctify  the  whole. 

Wes.  Col. 
267  Believing  with   Trembling.  C.  M. 

1  My  God,  I  know,  I  feel  thee  mine, 
And  will  not  quit  my  claim 

Till  all  I  have  is  lost  in  thine, 
And  all  renewed  J  am. 

2  I  hold  thee  with  a  trembling  hand, 
And  will  not  let  thee  go, 

Till  steadfastly  by  faith  I  stand, 
And  all  thy  goodness  know. 

3  Jesus,  thine  all-victorious  love 
Shed  in  my  heart  abroad  ; 

Then  shall  my  feel  no  longer  rove, 
Rooted  and  fixed  in  God. 

149  Wes.  Col. 


ll,X(  '  °^  SALVATION. 

268  Wrestling  with  the  Unseen.  P.  L.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  my  God,  to  me  reveal 

Thy  new  unutterable  Name  : 
Tell  me,  I  now  beseech  thee,  tell; 

To  know  it  well  resolved  I  am  : 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  I  thy  Name,  thy  Nature  know. 

2  'Tis  love!  'tis  love!  thou  diedst  for  me: 

I  hear  thy  whisper  in  my  heart ! 
-   _      The  morning  breaks,  the  shadows  flee, 
*»/»Y      Pure,  universal  Love,  thou  art: 
To  me,  to  all,  thy  mercies  move, 
Thy  Nature  and* thy  Name  is  Love. 

3  I  know  thee,  Saviour,  who  thou  art, — 

Jesus,  the  feeble  sinner's  friend  : 
Nor  wilt  thou  with-  the  night  depart, 

But  stay  and  Jove  me  to  the  end, 
Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove; 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

.   _  C.  Wesley. 

269  yV*  Liberty  from  Sin.  L.  M. 

1  Quickened  with  our  immortal  Head, 
Who  daily,  Lord,  ascend  with  thee, 
edeemed  from  sin,  and  free  indeed, 
We  taste  our  glorious  liberty. 

2  Saved  from  the  fear  of  hell  and  death, 

(0  &l  ^itn  J0^  we  seeIc  tne  tn'ngs  above; 
^.nd  all  thy  saints  the  spirit  breathe 
Of  power,  sobriety  and  love. 

3  Pure  love  to  God  thy  members  find, 

Pure  love  to  every  soul  of  man  ; 
And  in  thy  sober,  spotless  mind, 

Saviour,  our  heaven  on  earth  we  gain. 


2  .■    i    E' 


SALVATION. 

270  Divine  Love.— Rom.  v.  5.  8,  7. 

1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  ; 
Fix  in  ns  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown  ; 
Je-us — thou  art  all  compassion  ; 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  witli  thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  now  thy  life  receive: 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, — 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave: 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above, 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  precious  love. 

C.  Wesley. 

271  ST*  3  0.  t-^Cleanstng  Blood.    J,JZ$£>     C.  31. 

1  Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be,  )^,\\tS>l 

Close  to  thy  bleeding  side  ; 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea, 

'"  For  me  the  Saviour  died."      Qi  ^  2  P-£>* 

2  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God,     /  'L<*'.  °° 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin,  ,     , .    C^> 

Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood,  ^  ''-.  > 

And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  Wash  me  and  make  me  thus  thine  own  ! 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art !      ,     .     ^^ 
"Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone,    *&  '*-  '  °l 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart ! 

4  Th'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve, 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 


SALVATION.   ft^U<$7 
272    >^-^     By  the  Spirit.    %'%■  CM. 

1  Eternal  Spirit !  God  of  truth ! 

Our  contrite  hearts  inspire  : 
Kindle  the  flame  of  heavenly  love, 
And  feed  the  pure  desire : 

2  'Tis  thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing  mind, 
o-  ^ £-       With  guilt  and  fear  opprest ; 

'Tis  thine  to  bid  the  dying  live, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 

Whate'er  that  sin  may  be, 
That  we,  in  singleness  of  heart, 
May  worship  only  thee. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear 

That  we  are  sons  of  God, 
Redeemed  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

Pratfs  Col. 

Saviour,  I  thank  thee  for  the  grace, 

The  gift  unspeakable, 
And  wait  with  arms  of  faith  t'  embrace, 

And  all  thy  love  to  feel. 
My  soul  breaks  out  in  strong  desire, 

The  perfect  bliss  to  prove;      **   \  **   QX' 
My  longing  heart  is  all  on  fire  J>'  *-*•  *» 

To  be  dissolved  in  love. 
Give  me  thyself!  from  every  boast, 

From  every  wish  set  free;     j2.«  3    *~f 
Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lost, 

But  give  thyself  to  me ! 
Thy  gifts  alone  cannot  suffice, 

Unless  thyself  be  given ; 
Thy  presence  makes  my  paradise, 

And  where  thou  art  is  heaven  ! 

l:Si  Wee.  Col. 


-*  >:       c.  m. 


SALVATION.  w  <%** 

274  Tliir sting  for  Christ.  S.  M. 

1  O  Lord,  to  me  impart  q  I k '%~1 
The  knowledge  of  thy  word  ;    ■' 

Give  me  an  understanding  heart 
That  I  may  know  thee,  Lord. 

2  My  spirit  thirsts  for  thee,  %-  &  - 
Thou  fount  of  truth  and  love;  ^»  J\  ^~*y 

Let  me  thy  goodness  taste  and  see, 
Thy  loving  kindness  prove. 

3  My  soul  can  find  no  rest 
But  in  thyself  alone; 

0  let  me  lean  upon  thy  breast, — 
Thy  love  to  me  make  known. 

4  Then  shall  thy  truth  abide 
In  me,  and  I  in  it; 

Then  shall  my  soul  be  sanctified 
And  made  for  glory  fit. 

j.  g.  vr. 

75  Sanctified  by  Christ.  7,6,8. 

1  Jesus,  by  my  native  strength 
My  sins  I  cannot  quell, 

Now  to  thee  I  come  at  length — 
Thou  canst  do  all  things  well: 

Now  to  me  the  power  impart 
To  gain  o'er  sin  a  victory  ; 

Sanctify  my  waiting  heart, 
And  bind  my  soul  to  thee. 

2  Much  I  want  the  bliss  to  prove 
Of  perfect  righteousness ; 

Filled  with  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 

And  thee — I  want  no  less : 
In  me  by  thy  powerful  word, 

Thy  purposes  of  grace  fulfil ; 
Make  me  holy,  like  thee,  Lord, 

And  keep  me  holy  still. 

1.3  j.  g.  w. 


XIII.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

27(3  ?■  &  ^     Growth  in  Grace,  g^ /,  fa       C.  M. 
1  My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 


When  1  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  number.?  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 


>A,ffZ  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 
,   ^^    Send  down  thy  grace,  O  blessed  Lord,. 
Z/a"?        That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength 
To  see  the  Lord  my  God. 

4  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers, 

With  this  delightful  song, 

And  entertain  the  darkest  hours 

]Sor  think  the  season  long. 

I.  Watts. 
277    ^'  7   God  in  Everything.  L.  S 

1  There's  nothing  bright  above,  below, 
From  flowers  that  bloom,  to  stars  that  glow, 
But  in  its  light  my  soul  can  see 

Some  revelation,  Lord,  of  thee. 

2  There's  nothing  dark  below,  above, 
But  in  its  gloom  1  trace  thy  love, 
And  meekly  wait  the  moment  when 
Thy  touch  shall  make  all  bright  again. 

3  The  light  and  dark,  where'er  I  look, 
Are  pages  of  thy  blessed  book, 
Where  1  may  read,  in  words  of  flame, 
The  glories  of  thy  wondrous  name. 

154  Anon. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  ~<?%s? 

278  Jesus  our  Re/ttge.    5  *  73. 

1  Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul,         £//3  -  &" 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
AVli ile  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide,  »    ,  -    e__ 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ;       *>'  '  ° '  °  J 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

C.  Wesley. 

279  ?'^»W    Christ  our  Salvation.     \,1^  W 

1  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind  . 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name;        r*.  *jc     Q~y 

1  am  all  unrighteousness :      **  ' 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am  ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace,    $    ,0  C-& 

2  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found,  &'[u       f 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within : 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

155  C.  Wesley. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
280  Need  °f  Christ.  6,  A,  7. 

1  I  need  tliee  constantly,  Jesus,  my  Lord, 
In  every  trying  hour,  thy  help  afford ; 
Sustain  me  by  thy  Spirit, 

Uphold  me  with  thy  hand, 

That  girded  by  thy  power,  I  still  may  stand. 

2  I  need  thee  every  day,  from  dawn  till  night, 
To  guide  me  in  thy  way,  and  be  my  light; 
To  keep  me  from  temptation 

And  every  hurtful  snare, 

1  need  thy  sure  protection  and  constant  care. 

3  T  need  thee  every  night,  my  soul  to  cheer, 
The  darkness  turns  to  light  when  thou  art  near; 
I  need  thee  now  and  ever — 

0  hear  me  when  I  call ; 

Be  thou  forever  with  me,  my  all-in-all. 

231  Cod  Dwells  zvith  the  Humble.  L.  M. 

1  Thou,  O  my  God,  art  everywhere 
S 1        Throughout  immeasurable  space, 

And  all  thy  creatures  are  thy  care, 
Throughout  all  time  in  every  place. 

2  But  it  is  wonderful  to  tell 

C-,  C-f        Of  special  grace  on  man  bestowed  ; 

-  ^  In  Jacob's  tents  thou  lov'st  to  dwell, 
.Xfe-tr &       Amj  makest  Ziou  thine  abode. 

3  And  with  the  lowly,  thou  hast  said, 

Thou  dost  a  habitation  find  ; 
And  for  thy  dwelling-place  hast  made 
The  humble  heart,  the  contrite  mind. 

4  0  that  my  heart,  set  free  from  sin, 

And  purged  from  all  impurity, 
Might  be  a  temple  pure  and  clean — 

A  dwelling  sanctified  for  thee. 
.-_  lo6  j.  g.  w. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

282  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  6s  or  1  2*. 

1  Our   Father  whose  abode  is   in  the  heaven 

above ; 
Thou  who  alone  art  God,  fountain  of  life  and 

love ; 
Thy  Godhead  and  thy  power  thy  wondrous 

works  proclaim ; 
Thee  humbly  we  adore :  hallowed  be  thy  name. 

2  Great  is  thy  name  and  high ;  good  is  thy  name 

and  true ; 

It  flashes  from  the  sky,  it  sparkles  in  the  dew  ; 

Its  glories  day  to  day  and  night  to  night  pro- 
claim. 

And  wondrously  display,  hallowed  be  thy  name. 

3  Butj^i  thy  sacred  word  thy  name  is  magnified 
O'er  all  that  we  have  heard  from  nature  far 

and  wide. 
Thou  art  in  Jesus  known  ;  thy  fulness  dwells 

in  him ; 
Thy  grace  in  him  is  shown ;  hallowed  be  thy 

name.  j.  g.  w. 

283  City  to  Come.  8,  7. 

1  Lord,  we  here  have  no  abiding, 

Strangers  in  the  world  we  roam  ;  l'\)6'ol 
But  we,  in  thy  word  confiding, 
Seek  a  city  yet  to  come. 

2  All  the  cities  of  the  nations 

Hasten  to  the  final  doom  ; 
None  have  permanent  foundations 
But  the  city  yet  to  come. 

3  Here  our  state  hath  no  expansion, 

Bounded  by  the  narrow  tomb ; 
But  we  then  shall  have  a  mansion 
In  the  city  yet  to  come. 

4  Hasten,  Lord,  the  new  creation, 

Give  us  there  a  glorious  home ; 
Crown  us  with  thy  full  salvation 

In  the  city  yet  to  come.  j.  g.  w. 


•   MISCELLANEOUS.    }/*C-y 

234  Give  us  this  Day  our  Daily  Bread.  L.  M, 

1  Our  Father,  who  to  all  art  good, 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ; 
Our  bodies'  perishable  food, 

The  bread  of  life  our  spirits  need. 

2  We  are  what  thou  hast  made  us,  Lord, 

And  all  our  needs  to  thee  are  known  ; 
We  live  by  thy  eternal  word, 
And  not  by  simple  bread  alone. 

3  Thou  givest  us  the  bread  from  heaven, 

The  flesh  of  thy  beloved  Son, 
In  whom  eternal  life  is  given, 

To  all  who  him  their  Saviour  own. 

4  His  flesh  is  truly  meat  indeed, 

And  doth  both  life  and  strength  fhpply ; 
Lord,  evermore  give  us  this  bread, 
That  we  may  eat  and  never  die. 

235  Lead  us  not  into   Temptation'.  7s. 

1  Father,  taught  of  Christ  to  pray, 

In  his  name  we  come  to  thee; 
L  tfa  C^Was'h  the  stains  of  sin  away  ; 

Clothe  us  with  thy  purity.   OJJT.frCL 
In  temptation  lead  us  not,         ' 

But  to  try  our  love  and  faith, 
That  through  every  conflict  brought, 

We  may  triumph  over  death. 

2  When  to  perfect  us  in  love, 

Fiery  trials  us  assail ; 
May  thy  grace  sufficient  prove, 

That  our  faith  may  never  fail. 
Steadfast  may  we  ever  be, 

Till  our  warfare  shall  be  past ; 
Then,  confirmed  in  purity, 

May  we  all  be  found  at  last. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
I 
2GG  *"°t  Ashamed  of  Jesus.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  my  Lord,  and  can  it  bo 
That  I  should  be  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
( Si  thee,  the  Father's  only  Son, 

Through  whom  he  makes  his  nature  known  ; 

Who  anciently  the  form  didst  wear, 

And  unto  men  as  God  appear  ?  /      *j     Yc 

2  Ashamed  of  thee,  who,  for  our  pake,     •?  ' "  '  *  t 
A  servant's  lowly  form  didst- take; 

Didst  bear  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 
Us  from  all  evil  to  reclaim ; 
And  make  atonement  by  thy  blood 
To  reconcile  us  unto  God  ? 

3  Ashamed  of  thee,  to  whom  is  given 
All  power  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven  ; 
"Whose  is  the  kingdom  and  the  power 
And  glory  now  and  evermore; 

To  whom  all  nations  shall  submit, 
And  come  and  worship  at  thy  feed 

4  0  Jesus,  on  my  soul  impress 

Thy  love,  and  truth,  and  righteousness, 
That  I  may  ever,  without  shame, 
Before  the  world  confess  thy  name; 
And,  when  thou  comcst  to  thy  throne, 
Do  thou  confess  me  as  thy  own. 


287  Praising  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Xow  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 

Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head  ! 

2  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

159  I.  Watts. 


XIV.    CONCLUDING  HYMNS. 

288  Praise  to  Christ.  7,  6. 

1  To  thee  be  praise  forever, 

Thou  glorious  King  of  kings  ! 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favor 

Each  ransomed  spirit  sings: 
"We'll  celebrate  thy  glory 

"With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  shout  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

Anon. 

289  Parting.  1». 

1  For  a  season  called  to  part, 

Humbly  we  ourselves  commend 
To  thy  gracious  eye  and  heart, 
O  thou  ever  present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer : 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

J.  New  ton. 

290  Seeking  a  Blessing.  8,  7,  4 

1  Loud,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing. 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

O  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

1»  VT.  Shirley. 


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SPIRITUAL   SONGS; 


SELECTED  FOR 


PUBLIC  AND  SOCIAL 
WOESHIP. 


JOHN    O.    WILSON. 

Minister  of  the  Word. 


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the  understanding  also. — I  Cok.  X.IV.  15. 


FOR    SALE   BY 

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SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

I.   INTRODUCTORY. 

X     fr.iO^ftf"        Songs  of  Praise.  2"  *~*  Is. 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born  ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day; 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  com.e? 
No ; — the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

J.  Montgomery. 
2  Subjects  of  Song.  S.  31. 

1  Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 

Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above, 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing  till  we  feel  our  heart 

Ascending  with  our  tongue; 

Sing  till  the  love  of  sin  depart, 

And  grace  inspire  our  song. 

3  W.  Hammond. 


.   ,     f       INTRODUCTORY. 

3  General  Call  for  Praise.  8,  7. 

2  Praise  the  Lord !  ye  heavens  adore  him ; 
Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  night. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken ; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed  ; 
Laws  which  never  can  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious, 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  Lord  of  our  salvation, 

Hosts  on  high  his  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven,  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 

J.  Ketnpthome. 

4  'A,,y.yi^      All  Invited  to  Praise.Q  Lf,$ ^'    L.  M. 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 

Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ;  $~  fi~t  ^C\ 

^^.f^Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung      '  / 

Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
And  truth  eternal  is  thy  word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
From  age  to  age  forevermore. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring  ; 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing ; 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Saviour's  name. 

4  In  every  land  begin  the  song; 
To  every  land  the  strains  belong; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 


• 


JXTHODUCTOEY. 

«0 


Exhortation  to  Praise.  C.  M. 

1  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

Ye  people  of  his  choice ! 
Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord,  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high, 
Who  would  not  fear  his  holy  name, 
And  laud,  and  magnify  ? 

3  O  !  for  the  living  flame 

From  his  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  minds  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought ! 

4  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  his  salvation  ours : 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed, 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

J.  Montgomery 
Constant  Praise.    '    '  L.  XL 

1  My  God !  my  King !  thy  various  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days,     fOiCf.<&~) 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 

Till  future  glory  raise  the  song.  ^  -j  tC-a 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear   '       I 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear  ; 

And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 

New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee, 
o  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 

And  speak  thy  majesty  divine ; 

Let  every  realm,  with  joy,  proclaim 

The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 
4  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds? 

Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds: 

Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways, — 

Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise. 

5  I.  Watu. 


II.    CONCERNING  GOD. 

"7  God's  Love  our  Refuge.  L.  M. 

1  O  SouncE  divine,  and  Life  of  all, 

The  Fount  of  being's  wondrous  sea, 
Thy  depth  would  every  heart  appall, 
That  saw  not  Love  supreme  in  thee. 

2  We  shrink  before  thy  vast  abyss, 

Where  worlds  on  worlds  eternal  brood : 
We  know  thee  truly  but  in  this, 
That  thou  bestowest  all  our  good. 

3  And  so  'mid  boundless  time  and  space, 

O  grant  us  still  in  thee  to  dwell, 
And  through  the  ceaseless  web  to  trace 
Thy  presence  working  all  things  well. 

_    i.  Sterling. 
8     /l-Cp'frf  Praise  to  God.     ^  C    "  ■'.        L.  II. 

1  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

2  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  'tis  bent  7'  2,'Ffi 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

'  3  Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round  ; 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcends  ; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

4  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

6  Tate  and  Brady. 


fl'  CONCERNING  GOD. 

9  All  Things  present  to  God.  If.  *{ r  T&i*. 

1  Mighty  God,  the  First,  the  Last, 

What  are  ages  in  thy  sight  rt  \  G"~j 

But  as  yesterday  when  past,  •*■* 

Or  a  watch  within  the  night? 
'1  All  that  being  ever  knew, 

Down,  far  down,  ere  time  had  birth, 
Stands  as  clear  within  thy  view     . 

As  the  present  things  of  earth.  »'  f°  '  *° 

3  All  that  being  e'er  shall  know, 

On,  still  on,  through  farthest  years, 
All  eternity  can  show, 

Bright  before  thee  now  appears. 

4  Whatsoe'er  our  lot  may  be, 

Calmly  in  this  thought  we'll  rest, — 
Could  we  see  as  thou  dost  see, 
We  should  chojse  it  as  the  best. 

K.  C.  Gaskell. 
\Q  God's  Glory  and  Nearness  to  us.  L.  M. 

1  Lord  of  all  being  ;  throned  afar, 
Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star ; 
Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near ! 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  thy  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day  ; 
Star  of  our  hope,  thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  whose  warmth  is  love, 
Before  thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

4  Grant  us  thy  truth  to  make' us  free, 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  thee, 
Till  all  thy  living  altars  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame. 

7  0.  W.  Holmes. 


CONCERNING  GOD. 
IX  My  Father.         )  C.  M. 

1  0  God,  Thy  power  is  wonderful, 

Thy  glory  passing  bright ; 
Thy  wisdom,  with  its  deep  on  deep, 
A  rapture  to  the  sight. 

2  I  see  thee  in  the  eternal  years 

In  glory  all  alone, 
Ere  round  thine  uncreated  fires 
Created  light  had  shone. 

3  I  see  thee  walk  in  Eden's  shade, 

I  see  thee  all  through  time ; 
Thy  patience  and  compassion  seem 
New  attributes  sublime. 

4  I  see  thee  when  the  doom  is  o'er, 

And  outworn  time  is  done, 
Still,  still  incomprehensible, 
O  God,  yet  not  alone. 

O.  F.  Handel. 
12  Our  Heavenly  Father.  <'.  M. 

1  My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art, 

Thy  majesty  how  bright,        c,  j  a  Cm- 
How  beautiful  thy  mercy-seat  *>•*>&'  '7 
In  depths  of  burning  light. 

2  O  how  I  fear  thee,  living  God. 

* £~$Ci      With  deepest,  tenderest  fears, 
/w  t  o  [   \n(j  worship  thee  with  trembling  hope, 
And  penitential  tears. 

3  Yet  I  may  love  thee  too,  O  Lord, 

Almighty  as  thou  art ; 
For  thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

4  No  earthly  father  loves  like  thee, 

No  mother  half  so  mild 
Bears  and  forbears,  as  thou  hast  done 
With  me,  thy  sinful  child. 


I       CONCERNING   GOD. 

13  f°^^  Praise  to  God.     ^  ^         L.  M. 

1  With  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 

To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise, 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise: 

2  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  ; 
We,  whom  lie  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  lie  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  O !  enter,  then,  his  temple  gate,         JX- 1,£*  £" 

Thcr.ce  to  his  courts  devoutly  press; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good  ;  ^,  f%>S^% 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure ; 
His  truth,  which  al 

To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

, —  tit    Q~f  Kabum  Tate. 

14  '  A  Merciful  Cod.—VnvT.  iv.  31.  C.  M. 


Father,  of  mercies,  God  of  love,   of  j^£  -/^£, 

My  Father  and  my  God  :  '  Q-t 

I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  name,      /'    *  '*  / 

And  spread  thy  praise  abroad.  //  £7  if  "7 
In  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  kindest  thoughts  appear; 
Thy  mercies  gild  each  transient  scene, 

And  crown  eaeh  circling  year.        .      ~    ftfC 
In  all  these  mercies  may  my  soul    ^t'V   ' 

A  Father's  bounty  see,  /'i^'fr*! 

INor  let  the  gifts  thy  grace  bestows 

Estrange  my  heart  from  thee. 
In  every  varying  mortal  state, 

Each  bright,  each  dreary  scene, 
(jive  me  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 

Still  equal  and  serene. 

9  O.  Heginbotbam. 


CONCERNING   GOD. 

15  God's  unspeakable  Glory.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lavs 
Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise  : 

,/(*^v  But  O,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame? 
What  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres, 
/"V^^IIe  glory  like  a  garment  wears; 

*  To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine, 
Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Almighty  power  with  wisdom  shines; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou  my  soul  his  glories  sing, 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song. 

//     /      0-f^  (Q,  Thomas  Black'lock. 

16  "  Bless  the  Lord."— Vs.  cYn.  L.  M. 

1  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 

Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad  ; 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace  ; 
His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise  : 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot  ? 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done; 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess  ;    , 
Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace : 
The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 

In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

10  Rev.  I.  Watts. 


CONCERNING  GOD. 

Nature  Shows  us  God.  L.  M. 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heavens  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes,  to  every  land, 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale; 
And  nightly,  to  the  list'ning"  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : — 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings,  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball  ? 
What  though  no  real  voice,  nor  sound, 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? — ■ 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice ; 
Forever  singing  as  they  shine, — 
"The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

Joseph  Addison. 
18  Thanks  to  God.  L.  M. 

1  O  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love, 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Hath  .stood,  and  shall  forever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

II  Tate  and  Drady. 


f&'ffl  CONCERNING   GOD. 

19  :  "God  is  Love."  8, 

1  God  is  love;  his  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove  ; 
Bliss  he  wakes  and  woe  he  lightens: 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move ; 

' i4"  frrf      ^ut  n*s  raercy  waneth  never : 
r*  *     /  God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove: 
From  the  mist  his  brightness  streameth  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth: 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

John  Bowring. 

20  Creator  and  Sovereign.     /-'  J '0    /    8s. 

1  O  come,  let  us  sing^to  the  Lord-^ 

In  God,  our  salvation,  rejoice, 
In  psalms  of  thanksgiving  record 
f    4  #  £•  %    His  praise,  with  one  spirit,  one  voice  ; 
*'  For  Jehovah  is  King,  and  he  reigns, 

The  God  of  all  gods,  on  his  throne — 
The  strength  of  the  hills  he  maintains, 
The  ends  of  the  earth  are  his  own. 

2  The  sea  is  Jehovah's — he  made 

The  tide  its  dominion  to  know ; 
The  land  is  Jehovah's — he  laid 

Its  solid  foundations  below : 
O  come,  let  us  worship  and  kneel 

Before  our  Creator,  our  God, 
The  people  who  serve  him  with  zeal, 

The  flock  whom  he  guides  with  his  rod. 

12  J.  Montgomery. 


CONCERNING  GOD.       .  ^  ^ 

21  "Praise  ye  the  Lord."  7,  6,  8. 

1  Praise  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 

And  keeps  his  courts  below  ; 
Praise  the  holy  God  of  love, 

And  all  his  greatness  show  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  noble  deeds, 

Praise  him  for  his  matchless  power ; 
Him  from  whom  all  good  proceeds, 

Let  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

2  Publish,  spread,  to  all  around 

The  great  Jehovah's  name; 
Let  the  trumpet's  martial  sound 

The  Lord  of  hosts  proclaim  : 
Praise  him,  every  tuneful  string, 

All  the  reach  of  heavenly  art ; 
All  the  power  of  music  bring, 

The  music  of  the  heart. 

3  Him,  in  whom  they  move  and  live, 

Let  every  creature  sing ; 
Glory  to  their  Maker  give, 

And  homage  to  their  King: 
Hallowed  be  his  name  beneath, 

As  in  heaven  on  earth  adored  ; 
Praise  the  Lord  in  every  breath  ; 

Let  all  things  praise  the  Lord. 

C  Wesley. 

22  Our  Highest  Love.  L.  M. 

1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense; 

Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence : 
1  would  obey  thy  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 


CONCERNING   GOD. 

23  '''  '     Just  and  Good.  L.  M. 

1  WAIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ; 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ! 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise ; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals ; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  In  heaven  and  earth,  and  air  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees : 

And,  by  his  saints,  it  stands  confest 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat, 

A wd,  'midst  the  terror  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

B.  Beddome. 

24  Wisdom  and  Love.'  L.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  thy  tribute  bring 
To  him  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing ; 
Praise  him,  who  is  all  praise  above, 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge  !  how  profound  ! 

A  depth  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned ! 
The  stars  he  numbers — and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold : 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine 

To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 

4  But  in  redemption — O  what  grace  ! 

Its  wonders — O  what  thought  can  trace ! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright — 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight. 


If.fr 


CONCERNING   GOD. 

4        _ 

25  Jt^fe*'     Knowledge.    ^~"  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  mc  thro' ; 
Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  : 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Amazing  knowledge  !  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent!  what  lofty  height! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

4  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

Xor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

I.  Watts. 

26  rf.l(.il<?  Truth.  L.M. 

1  Can  truth  divine  fulfilment  fail  ? 

Sooner  shall  star-crowned  nature  die  ! 
Truth  is  the  very  breath  of  God — 
Part  of  his  own  eternity. 

2  Earth's  every,  pulse  may  cease  to  flow, 

And  every  voice  be  heard  no  more ; 
The  forest  crumble  on  the  mount — 
The  sea  corrupt  upon  the  shore ; 

3  The  moon's  supply  of  light  expire, 

The  sun  itself  grow  dense  with  gloom, 
And  fairer  systems,  sphered  afar, 
Dissolving,  own  the  common  doom  ; 

4  But  long  as  stands  Jehovah's  throne, 

Long  as  his  being  shall  endure, 
So  long  the  truth  his  lips  proclaim 
Remains  inviolably  sure. 

15  T.  H.  Stockton. 


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CONCERNING  GOD. 

/  ■  ■      C 

27  >  26 .?  /"  Jlf*«y  ««^  Gr««.  C.  M. 

1  Father,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift, 
On  thee  my  hope  depends, 

Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 
From  thee  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  power  and  wisdom  too; 
EM^yH    without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 

in  9^       ^e  notnm8  g°°d  can  do. 
'/  /'r/3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 
Our  good  is  all  divine ; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word  is  thine. 
4  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 
The  power  on  thee  to  call, 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live : 
Our  God  is  all-in-all. 

28  ff<  ff.l  Providence.  <&,f$,?-7         CM. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

3  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  lioiir: 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

4  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

Mi  J.  Montgomery. 


CONCERNING   GOD 

29  Creator.  II.  ML 

1  Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
And  offer  notes  divine 

To  your  Creator's  praise. 
Ye  holy  throng  I  In  worlds  of  light, 

Of  angels  bright,        |  Begin  the  song. 

2  The  shining  worlds  above 

In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  swift  courses  move, 
By  his  supreme  command  : 
He  spake  the  word,    I  From  nothing  came 
And  all  their  frame    |  To  praise  the  Lord. 

3  He  moved  their  mighty  wheels 

In  unknown  ayes  past, 
And  each  his  word  fulfils, 

While  time  and  nature  last : 
In  different  ways        I  His  wondrous  name, 
His  works  proclaim    J  And  speak  his  praise. 

4  Let  all  the  nations  fear 

The  God  that  rules  above ; 
He  brings  his  people  near, 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love  : 
While  earth  and  sky  I  His  saints  shall  raise 
Attempt  his  praise,     |  His  honors  high. 

I.  Watts. 
30  All-in-all.  L.  M. 

1  Pratse  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee : 

Thy  saints  adore  thy  holy  name  ; 
Thy  creatures  bend  th'  obedient  knee, 
And,  humbly,  now  thy  presence  claim. 

2  Eternal  Source  of  truth  and  light, 

To  thee  we  look,  on  thee  we  call ; 
Lord,  we  are  nothing  in  thy  sight, 
But  thou  to  us  art  all-in-all. 


l.'l-fS'ir     CONCERNING  G0D- 

31  Boundless  Love.  P.  (.'.  M 

1  My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise; 
How  bright  on  high  its  glorious  blaze  ! 

How  sweetly  bloom  below? 
It  streams  from  thy  eternal  throne ; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  forever  run, 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

2  'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds  in  air  upborne 

Their  genial  drops  distil ; 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows 
And  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

3  But  in  the  gospel  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  characters, 

And  charms  the  ravished  breast: 
There  love  immortal  leaves  the  sky, 
To  wipe  the  drooping  mourner's  eye, 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  bless'd, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 

H.  More. 

32  Dedication  to  God.  L.  M 

1  O  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart, 
And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart; 
Henceforth  my  chief  desire  shall  be 
To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 

2  Renouncing  every  worldly  thing, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  spreading  wing. 
My  sweetest  thought  henceforth  shall  be, 
That  all  I  want  I  find  in  thee. 

18  J.  F.  Oberiln. 


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CONC  ERN I XG   GOD.     /%>[$''  &~J 

33  '     Our  Life  and  Joy.  flK*.^   C.  M. 

1  Being  of  beings,  God  of  Jove,' 

To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise, 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove, 
And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Thine,  wholly  thine,  we  pant  to  be, 

Our  sacrifice  receive  ; 
Made,  and  preserved,  and  saved  by  thee, 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3  Heavenward  our  every  wish  aspires 

For  all  thy  mercy's  store  ;  L  i  Co .  {rtf" 

The  sole  return  thy  love  requires, 
Is  that  we  ask  for  more. 

4  For  more  we  ask — we  open  then  'r'  *-& 

Oar  hearts  t'  embrace  thy  will ; 
Turn,  and  beget  us,  Lord,  again, 
With  all  thy  fulness  fill. 

C.  Wesley. 

34  God's  Blessings  everywhere.  ■    6 .  .. 

1  There's  not  a  bird  with  lonely  nest, 
In  pathless  wood  or  mountain  crest, 
Xor  meaner  thing,  which  does  not  share, 
O  God,  in  thy  continual  care. 

'2  Each  barren  crag,  each  desert  rude, 
Holds  thee  within  its  solitude  ; 
And  thou  dost  bless  the  wanderer  there 
Who  makes  his  solitary  prayer. 

3  In  busy  mart  and  crowded  street, 
Xo  less  than  in  the  still  retreat, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  near,  our  souls  to  bless 
With  all  a  parent's  tenderness. 

4  And  every  moment  still  doth  bring 
Thy -blessings  on  its  loaded  wing  ; 
"Widely  they  spread  through  earth  and  sky, 
And  last  to  all  eternity. 

19       "  Noel. 


III.  CONCERNING  CHRIST. 


35  Christ  Born.  S.  > 

1  To  ns  a  Child  is  born, 

To  ns  a  Son  is  given  ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Forevermore  adored  ; 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord  ! 

3  His  power  shall  all  subdue  ; 

His  kingdom  still  increase  ; 
For  he  shall  reign  in  righteousness 
And  fill  the  earth  with  peace. 

M.  Bruce  (altered .) 

36  Glory  of  Christ.  8.  ' 

1  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days, 
/5_  1&> >**>     Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
'  Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

2  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 
O  1  Q  fr^  ^na^  tny  Praise  unuttered  lie? 
7'^-  /  '      Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence — 

Sing  the  Lord,  who  came  to  die. 

3  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe  ! 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives  ! 
Flow  my  praise,  forever  flow. 

4  Thon  didst  rise,  immortal  Saviour  ! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne  ; 
Come  again,  and  reign  forever — 
Be  the  kingdom  all  thy  own. 

20  Robinsoa. 


CONCERNING   CHRIST. 
7  Christ   Welcomed.      /X'H'Of    %. 

1  Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ! 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild ; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

2  See,  he  lays  his  glory  by  ; 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  : 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

3  Hail  the  holy  Prince  of  peace  .' 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  righteousness. 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

4  Let  us  then  with  angels  sing, 

"  Glory  to  the  new-born  Kins: ! 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  !  '■ 

^  C.  Wesley. 

I  Or  l&    &  /l.ll/.fe 

3  Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  '  C.  EX. 

1  Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
"Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  "With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief ;  ,    ~~ 

He  saw,  and, — oh,  amazing  lovei— ~ /J**- 1 (*  >o* 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  O,  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 


CONCERNING    CHRIST; 
3(j  Christmas  Song.  C.  M. 

1  It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 

That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 

Sung  to  their  harps  of  gold  ; 
"  Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men 

From  heaven's  all  gracious  King." 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2  And  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way, 

With  painful  steps  and  slow, — 
Look  now  ;  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing  : 
O  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

3  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on 
.      By  prophet  bards  foretold, 

When  with  the  ever  circling  years 
Comes  round  the  age  of  gold  : 

When  peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 
Its  ancient  splendors  fling, 

And  the  whole  world  give  back  the  song 
Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

E.  II.  Sears. 
J^Q  Christmas  Morn.  C.  Bifl 

1  Glad  tidings  of  Immanuel's  birth 

Angelic  heralds  bring: 
"  Glory  to  God,  and  peace  on  earth, 
Good-will  to  men,"  they  sing. 

2  Rise,  then,  my  soul,  and  greet  the  morn, 

Thus  sung  by  hosts  of  heaven  ; 
For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born, 
To  us  a  Son  is  given. 


CONCERNING   CHRIST. 

41  A  Man  of  Sorrows.  L.  M. 

1  Tnrc  Lord  of  glory,  moved  by  love, 

Descends  in  mercy  from  above; 

And  he,  before  whom  angels  bow, 

Is  found  a  man  of  grief  below. 
•J  Such  love  is  great,  too  great  for  thought ; 

Its  length  and  breadth  in  vain  are  sought ; 

No  tongue  can  tell  its  depth  and  height ; 

The  love  of  Christ  is  infinite. 

Anon. 

42  "7<  (1~  ?/"  Excellence  of  Christ.  V.  C.  31. 
1   O,  could  we  speak  the  matchless  worth, 

O,  could  we  sound  the  glories  forth,  //„^  "7   %*J 

Which  in  our  Saviour  shine, 
We'd  soar,  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings,  ^^ 

In  notes  almost  divine.  //•//'  oo 

'1  We'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt — 
Our  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine ; 
We'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dress 

We  shall  forever  shine. 
.'1  We'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne : 
.     In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
AVe  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 
4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  our  dear  Lord  will  bring  us  home, 

And  we  .shall  see  his  face: 
Then,  with  our  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  we'll  spend, 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

•X  S.  Medlej. 


o*i  a 


CHRIST.  ^, 


43  ^"  Jp.f'i'  Love  of  God  in   Christ.  L.  31. 

1  Eternal  depth  of  love  divine, 

In  Jesus,  God  with  us,  displayed ! 
How  bright  thy  beaming  glories  shine ! 
How  wide  thy  healing  streams  are  spread  ! 

2  The  dictates  of  thy  sovereign  will 
.ZH'**      "With  joy  our  grateful  hearts  receive  : 

jCj£f(A.\\  thy  delight  in  us  fulfil ; 

Lo !  all  we  are  to  thee  we  give.  /,  i  a,  Cv> 

3  To  thy  sure  love,  thy  tender  care,^'^* '< 

Our  flesh,  soul,  spirit  we  resign*, 
O  fix  thy  sacred  presence  there, 
And  seal  th'  abode  forever  thine. 

4  O  King  of  glory,  thy  rich  grace 

Our  feeble  thought  surpasses  far ; 
Yea,  e'en  our  crimes,  though  numberless, 
Less  numerous  than  thy  mercies  are. 

44  Christ  our  Guide  and  Suf>/>ort.'  S.  M. 

1  Thou  who  didst  Israel  lead 

Through  all  the  wilderness, 
And  didst  supply  their  every  need 
And  with  thy  presence  bless, 

2  Angel  of  gospel  grace, 

Fulfil  thy  character; 
As  guardian  of  thy  chosen  race 
And  in  our  front  appear. 

3  Throughout  the  desert  way, 

Conduct  us  by  thy  light ; 
Be  thou  a  cooling  cloud  by  C.?.j 
A  cheering  fire  by  night. 

4  Our  fainting  souls  sustain 

With  blessings  from  above; 
And  ever  on  thy  people  rain 
The  manna  of  thy  love. 


CONCERNING   CIIKIST. 

Praise  for  Ch rist.  §.+  L.  M. 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 

Awake,  ray  soul,  awake,  my  tongue, 

Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, —   H,l'  fc% 

The  brightest  image  of  his  grace  ;         ~    ,/  ^-C- 

God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone.   2'  Z.S»IC 

Grace  !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 

My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name;    Cj^c,Oiz 

Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ;  '       /      I 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

O  may  I  reach  the  happy  place, 

Where  saints  shall  see  his  lovely  face, 

Where  all  his  beauties  they  behold, 

And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

I.  Watts. 
Redeeming  Love.  7*. 

Now  a  heavenly  song  begin,         /  ,1*7  jrC 

Ye  whom  Jesus  saves  from  sin  ;       '     /  *\_ 

Let  your  joyful  anthems  prove    $'+*-%  '*( 

How  you  prize  redeeming  love.   *   -i(a^9 

All  your  vocal  powers  unite ; 

Praise  the  Lord  with  all  your  might ; 

He  hath  died  that  you  might  prove 

Objects  of  redeeming  love.         .  *  t  //  fe  ff 

From  i he  dead  he  rose  again, 

Justifying  sinful  men,  {1    7  Q  ScQ 

With  "the" Spirit  from  above—     /  '  ^/'*  7 

Seal  of  his  redeeming  love. 

All  that  in  his  name  believe 

Shall  eternal  life  receive ; 

And  the  perfect  blessing  prove, 

Happy  in  redeeming  love. 


/Z.sS'  £  CONCERNING   CHRIST. 

47  Salvation  and  Glory  by  Jesus.  7,  6. 

1  Our  sins  were  laid  on  Jesus, 

Who  for  our  ransom  died  ; 
He  bore  them  in  his  body 

When  he  was  crucified. 
For  us  he  made  atonement, 

By  his  own  precious  blood  ; 
Reclaimed  us  from  our  wand'rings, 

And  brought  us  nigh  to  God. 

2  Our  hope  is  staid  on  Jesus, 

Who  lives  our  souls  to  save ; 
And,  at  his  second  coming, 

Will  raise  us  from  the  grave  : 
We  then  shall  be  made  like  him, 

Immortal  and  complete; 
And  him,  with  all  his  angels, 

We  in  the  air  shall  meet. 

3  We  then  shall  be  like  Jesus 

In  oneness  all  divine; 
And  with  him  in  his  glory 

The  sun  itself  outshine  : 
Made  kings  and  priests  with  Jesus, 

Partakers  of  his  power, 
And  in  his  glorious  kingdom. 

Shall  reign  forevermore. 

J.  g.  w. 

^Q  Christ's  Love  to  us.  C.  M. 

1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 

Awake  the  sacred  song. 
O  may  his  love, — immortal  flame, 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

26  A.  Steele. 


tO<//'f<f        CONCEDING   CHRIST,      yjfr.tfl-, 

49  Brought  Nigh  by  his  Blood.  83. 

1  Brought  nigh  by  the  blood  of  his  cross, 

In  him  with  the  heart  I  believe, 
And  count  all  I  valued  but  dross, 

That  I  may  salvation  receive:      /   hjit  £T 
I  trust  in  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

To  God  reconciled  by  his  blood ; 
A  child  by  adoption  I  am, 

An  heir  of  the  kingdom  of  God. 

2  Brought  nigh  by  the  blood  of  his  cross, 

I  lean  on  his  merciful  breast ; 
My  soul  is  content  with  the  loss 

Of  all  things  to  enter  his  rest. 
I  long  for  his  coming  jigain 

In  power  and  glory  divine, 
When  freed  from  all  evil  and  pain 

My  soul  in  his  image  shall  shine. 

J.  g.  w. 

50  Faith  in  Christ's  Sacrifice.  S.  M. 

1  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts,   /o  ,  $  O ,  f"  *] 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  ;       /  .  A.  %-^T 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood,  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 

And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

n  I.  Watts. 


It 


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CONCERNING    CHRIST. 

51  Consecration  in  view  0/  the  Cross.  L.  M. 

J   When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died,.       -  y 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss,        "■!*<  '-  - 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacri6ce  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  all  the  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

„      Ci—  L  Watt9 

52  O  Death,  where  is  thy  Sting?  L.  M. 

1  He  dies! — the  Friend  of  sinners  dies; 

Lo !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies; 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree : 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But,  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see — 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

3  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant  Death  in  chains. 

4  Say,  "Live  forever,  glorious  King, 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  ! " 
Then  ask,  uO  Death,  where  is  thy  sting? 
And  where  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  Grave?" 

28  I.  M'aiis. 


.(TJ  CONCERNING  CHRIST. 

53  Repentance  in  view  of  Christ's  Death.        C.  M. 

1  Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ?  SL'i^-  ^^ 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 

Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown, 

And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

While  his  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

I.  Watts. 

54  The  Lamb  on  the   Throne.  C.  BJ . 

1  Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb,    P".£\  &*"£=> 

Amid  his  Father's  throne; 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head  ! 

3  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 


.j,>'  CONCERNING    CHRIST. 

55  Atonement  Finished.  8,  7,  4. 

1  Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky; 

"  It  is  finished  ! " 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  "It  is  finished!"— O,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford  ! 
Heavenly  blessings  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  through  Christ  the  Lord ; 

"  It  is  finished  !  " 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

.'5  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs  ; 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  in  earth  and  heaven  uniting, 
Join  to  praise  Tmmanuel's  name: 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

Curtis'  Col. 

56  Christ  Expiring  upon  the  Cross.  L.  M. 

1    "  'Tis  finished  ! " — so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died; 
"'Tis  finished  !" — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

'1  "  'Tis  finished" — Heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled  ; 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

3  ••  Tis  finished  !" — let  the  joyful  sound 
J>c  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 
'•  Tis  finished!" — let  the  triumph  rise, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

30  S.  Stennnt. 


COXTTERX I XG    CHRIST.      /£./'•**» 

57  Gratitude  to  the  Saviour.  II.  31. 

1  Come,  every  pious  heart 

That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  powers  exert 
To  celebrate  his  fame; 

Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

2  Jle  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside; 
Oil  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died; 
What  he  endured  no  tongue  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell. 

3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, 

The  mansion  of  the  dead  ; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led  : 
Up  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour — God. 

4  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  thy  love  ; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 

Our  gratitude  approve : 
Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  thee  we  give  ; 
The  gift,  though  small,  do  thou  receive. 

S.  Cteuiictt. 

58  Jesus  Lifted  Vf.  L.  M. 

1  O  Holy  Lord,  uplifted  high 

With  outstretched  arms,  in  mortal  woe, 
Embracing  in  thy  wondrous  love 
The  sinful  world  that  lies  buiow, 

2  Give  us  an  ever-living  faith 

To  gaze  beyond  the  things  we  see; 
And,  in  the  mystery  of  thy  death, 
Draw  us  and  all  men  unto  thee. 

3i  w.  \r.  now. 


CONCERNING   CHRIST. 

59  Death   Typified.  L. 

1  O  THOU,  whose  offering  on  the  tree 

The  legal  offerings  all  foreshowed, 
Borrowed  their  whole  effect  from  thee, 
And  drew  their  virtue  from  thy  blood 

2  Forward  they  cast  a  faithful  look 

On  thy  approaching  sacrifice; 
And  thence  a  pleasing  savor  took, 
And  rose  accepted  in  the  *kies. 

3  Those  feeble  types,  and  shadows  old, 

Are  all  in  thee,  the  truth,  fulfilled; 
We  in  thy  sacrifice  behold 

The  substance  of  those  rites  revealed. 

Wen.  Col. 

60  ?"*  •&*     Christ  our  High  Priest.  P.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus  did  once  for  all  atone 
TisliU^fS      ty  n*s  own  blood  on  Calvary  shed  ; 

And  now  within  the  veil  has  gone, 
With  God  for  us  to  intercede: 
*?/2-^£*     He  bears  our  names  upon  his  breast, 
Our  merciful  and  great  High  Priest. 

2  The  holiest  not  made  with  hands 

Is  where  he  ever  lives  above  ; 
And  there  before  the  throne  he  stands 

And  consummates  his  work  of  love. 
And  now  through  him  we  come  to  God, 
And  lind  redemption  in  his  blood. 

3  And  unto  them  that  look  for  him, 

He  will  the  second  time  appear, 
Upon  the  flying  cherubim, 

A  mighty  King  and  Conqueror, 
To  make  his  great  salvation  known, 
And  raise  his  people  to  Ll.i  t!.ro::e. 


CONCERNING   CHRIST. 
61  Christ  Risen.     l/f  fo    £  ~)       7i- 

1  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day, 
Sons  of  men,  and  angels,  say. 

Raise  your  songs  and  triumphs  high; 

Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply.      V-A  f'T' 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won. 
Lo!  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er: 
Lo !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  helL 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise: 
Christ  hath  open'd  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King, 
Where,  O  Death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Once  he  died,  our  souls  to  save : 
Where  thy  victory,  O  Grave  ? 

C.  Wesley. 
(32  Redemption  Completed.  S.  M. 

1  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ;  " 

He  lives  to  die  no  more; 
He  lives  the  sinner's  cause  to  plead,  u,  \  (^^ 
Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

2  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ; " 

Then  hell  has  lost  his  prey ; 
Writh  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

3  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ;" 

Attending  angels  hear ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

4  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord  ; 
Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs, 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

3  'Si  T.  Kcllr. 


.,    CONCERNING   CHRIST.  <& 

tC3  Cone  into  Heaven.      f '  S.  3 

L     1  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high 
j^ft\         To  mansions  in  the  skies; 

And  round  thy  throne  unceasingly 
The  songs  of  praise  arise. 
2  But  we  are  lingering  here 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed  : 
Lord,  send  thy  promised  Comforter, 
And  lead  us  to  thy  rest. 
•  3  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  : 

But  thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  agony 
To  pass  unto  thy  crown. 
4  And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 
Our  onward  course  must  be; 
But  only  let  that  path  of  tears 
Lead  us  at  last  to  thee. 
■5  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  : 
But  thou  shalt  come  again, 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 
Attendant  in  thy  train. 
6  O  by  thy  saving  power 

So  make  us  live  and  die, 
That  we  may  stand,  in  that  dread  hour, 
At  thy  right  hand  on  high. 

Emma  Toke. 


<(34  God  Reconciled  in   Christ.  C. 

1  Dearest  of  all  the  names  above, 

My  Jesus  and  my  God  ! 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death, 

The  Father  smiles  again  ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath. 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

31  I.  Wait 


CONCERNING   CHRIST. 
65  y°y  tn  a  R^en   Christ. 

1  Hatl  to  thee,  our  risen  King, 
Joyfully  thy  praise  we  sing  ; 
For,  the  mighty  conflict  o'er, 
Now  thou  livest  evermore. 

2  Resurrection-life  hast  thou 
Given  to  thy  people  now  ; 

Haste  the  time  when,  raised  to  thee, 
We  shall  manifested  be. 


QQ  Jesus  Crowned.  8. 7, 4. 

1  How  exalted  now  and  glorious, 

Once  a  lamb  to  slaughter  led, 
Over  death  and  hell  victorious, 
Jesus,  risen  from  the  dead  ! 
Crown  him  !  crown  him  ! 
Diadem  his  sacred  head  ! 

2  Crown  him  ;  he  shall  come  in  glory 

And  the  church  be  at  his  side, 
Saints  redeemed  from  tribulation, 
Raised,  and  changed,  and  glorified  ; 

Crown  him  !  crown  him  ! 
Crown  him  with  his  spotless  bride. 

3  Crown  him  on  the  throne  of  David, 

Fixed  on  Zion's  hill  again  ; 
Jacob's  tribes  shall  then  be  saved, 
Israel  ever  safe  remain  : 

Crown  him  !  crown  him  ! 
His  an  everlasting  reign. 

4  Crown  him  Lord  of  every  nation, 

Who  to  plowshares  beat  their  swords, 
Spears  to  pruning-hooks  they  fashion, 
Bound  to  him  with  peaceful  cords. 

Crown  him  !  crown  him  ! 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 


CONCERNING   CHRIST. 


7-//&1t> 


Christ  Enthroned.  8,  7,  6. 

Hark,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  notes  of  praise  above ; 

Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices ; 
Jesus  reigns  the  God  of  love : 

See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne ; 

Jesus  rules  the  jvorld  alone. 
Hallelujah,  Amen  ! 

2  Jesus,  hail,  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth  ; 
Lord  of  life,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers,  and  cha!  nis  thy  saints  on  earth  ; 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

Hallelujah,  Amen  ! 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  forever, 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  ; 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  shalt  call  thine  own  ; 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

Hallelujah,  Amen ! 

4  Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing; 

Bring,  O  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away : 
Then  with  golden  harps  we'll  sing, 
"Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 

Hallelujah,  Amen  ! 

c—  ,      s-  rv  T.  Kelly. 

QQ  Christ's  Universal  Kingdom.  -,  >  f^JJ-  ^- 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shail  was  and  wane  no  more. 

MIST 


CONCERNING   CHRIST. 

2  To  him  shall  endless  prayer  he  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head  ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfumes  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song, 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

I.  Walts. 
Q 3  Christ  the  Conqueror.  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise;         o  ji£^~j 

Assert  thy  rightful  sway  ; 
Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  brings, 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Ride  forth,  victorious  conqu'ror,  ride, 

Till  all  thy  foes  submit, 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 
Their  trophies  at  thy  feet. 

3  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Be  thou,  O  Christ,  adored, 
And  earth,  with  all  her  millions  shout 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 

A.  C.  H.  Seymour. 
70  &ay  °f  Glory.  7,  6. 

1  The  day  of  glory  bearing 

Its  brightness  far  and  near ; 
The  day  of  Christ's  appearing 
We  now  no  longer  fear. 

2  The  day  when  we  shall  meet  him 

Triumphant  in  the  sky, 
And  every  heart  shall  greet  him 
With  songs  of  victory. 

3  Soon  will  he  come  in  glory, 

When  all  his  saints  he'll  raise, 
To  chant  their  joyful  story 
In  songs  of  loudest  praise. 


J-ttl'K' 


CONCERNING  CHRIST. 

71  Longing  for  Christ's  Return. 

\    All  glory  to  God  in  the  sky, 

Afid  peace  upon  earth  be  restored  ; 
< )  Jesus,  exalted  on  high, 

Appear  our  omnipotent  Lord, 
Thou  only  art  able  to  bless, 

And  make  the  glad  nations  obey, 
And  bid  the  dire  enmity  cease, 

And  bow  the  whole  world  to  thy  sway. 
2  Come  then  to  thy  servants  again, 

Who  long  thy  appearing  to  know; 
Thy  quiet  and  peaceable  reign 

In  mercy  establish  below: 
All  sorrow  before  thee  shall  fly, 

And  anger  and  hatred  be  o'er, 
And  envy  and  malice  shall  die, 

And  discord  afflict  us  no  more. 

Wes.  < 

72  Expecting  Christ's  Coming. 

1  Wttii  joyous  expectation 

We  wait,  and  watch,  and  pray, 
Till  our  triumphant  Saviour 

Shall  bring  the  glorious  day 
When  all  that  sleep  in  Jesus, 

And  all  remaining  here, 
Or  raised  or  changed  together, 

Shall  meet  him  in  the  air. 

2  O  what  a  holy  rapture — 

The  Lord  of  life  to  see ! 
And  then  to  be  made  like  him 

In  immortality  ; 
O  great  will  be  the  glory 

The  ransomed  shall  attain, 
To  dwell  forever  with  him, 

And  in  his  kingdom  reign. 


CONCERNING   CHRIST. 
73  The  Messiah. 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  : 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free  ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong  ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end ; 
The  mountain  dews  shall  nourish 

A  seed  in  weakness  sown, 
Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flourish, 

And  shake  like  Lebanon. 

4  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest, 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  and  all-bless' d ; 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove : 
His  name  shall  stand  forever; 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 

39  J.  Montgomery. 


CONCERNING  CHRIST. 
74  Coming  of  Christ.  8,  7,  D. 

1  Lo,  lie  comes  with  sound  of  trumpet ; 

Bids  the  sleeping  saints  arise ; 
And  the  living  in  a  moment 

He  shall  then  immortalize  ; 
Caught  up  in  the  clouds  together, 

They  shall  meet  him  in  the  skies; 
"While  the  unprepared  rejected, 

Shall  be  left  in  sad  surprise. 

2  Then  the  guilty  world  shall  tremble, 

When  the  saints  shall  disappear ; 
Sign  that  Christ  is  in  the  heaven 

When  they  meet  him  in  the  air; 
Blanching  every  face  with  terror, 

Filling  every  heart  with  fear; 
For  the  day  of  tribulation 

Comes  upon  them  as  a  snare. 

3  In  the  air  the  Lord  will  tarry, 

Till  his  judgments  shall  be  known  ; 
In  the  time  of  Jacob's  trouble 

Shall  his  wondrous  power  be  shown  ; 
Coming  with  his  saints  in  glory, 

Every  foe  shall  be  o'erthrown  ; 
And  in  Zion's  holy  mountain 

He  shall  rule  on  David's  throne. 

4  All  the  world  shall  own  his  sceptre, 

Civil  realms  and  savage  hordes; 
And  to  pruning  hooks  and  plow-shares 

Beat  their  useless  spears  and  swords ; 
All  shall  pay  him  willing  tribute, 

All  obey  his  powerful  words ; 
Him  shall  all  the  nations  worship, 

King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords. 


IV.  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

75  Waiting  for  the  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  raise  our  songs,   I,  J  f(  ( 

To  reach  the  wonders  of  the  day, 
When  with  thy  fiery  cloven  tongues 

Thou  didst  those  glorious  scenes  display. 

2  Assembled  here  with  one  accord, 

Calmly  we  wait  the  promised  grace, 
The  purchase  of  our  dying  Lord, — 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  fill  the  place. 

3  If  every  one  that  asks  may  find, 

If  still  thou  dost  on  sinners  fall, 
Come  as  a  mighty  rushing  wind ; 
Great  grace  be  now  upon  us  all. 

4  Behold,  to  thee  our  souls  aspire, 

And  languish  thy  descent  to  meet: 
Kindle  in  each  the  living  fire, 
And  fix  in  every  heart  thy  seat. 

„      .  /■      /5  CIS  tVes.  Col. 

76  Prayer  for  Spiritual  Enjoyment.  L.  M.  \ 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit!  calm  my  mind, 

And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God  ; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode. 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul         X'  O*  *~y 

A  living  spark  of  heavenly  fire  ? 
O!  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame  ; 
Teach  it  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  the  Saviour  see; 
O  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 

41  Anon, 


7'^'py  HOLY   SPIRIT.  Q  '"' 

'J  "J  Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  Holy  source  of  consolation, 

Light  and  life  thy  grace  imparts; 
Visit  us  in  thy  compassion  ; 

Guide  our  minds  and  fill  our  hearts. 

2  Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Thou  canst  bring  us  from  above  ; 
Lord,  we  ask  that  heavenly  treasure, 
Wisdom,  holiness  and  love. 

3  Dwell  within  us,  blessed  Spirit ; 

Where  thou  art  no  ill  can  come  ; 
Bless  us  now  through  Jesus'  merit ; 
Reign  in  every  heart  and  home. 

//•/'  CY  Anon. 

78  %  ' '  Working  in   Us.  j>,  S.  51. 

1  The  Holy  Spirit  leads  bWi 
]0>  U'  ^^     ^n  Pa^ns  before  unknown  ; 

The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

r  In   frft      We  still  pursue  our  way, 
' '     '     /And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do  ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too. 

J.  Montgomery. 

79  Friend  and  Helper.  C.  M. 

1  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

My  Saviour  and  my  shield  ! 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  A  Friend  and  Helper  so  divine 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise  : 
He  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 


x.%r.M>     H0LY  SPIRIT< 

GD  The  Sealing  Spirit.  7. 

1  Gracious  Spirit — Love  divine  ! 

Let  thy  light  within  me  shine;       3 'H ' < 
Let  my  guilty  fears  remove ; 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  won!  to  me ; 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God  ; 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

_    —  «-»  Stocker. 

31    The  Sfiirzt  Dwelling  in  us. — John  xiv.  16,  17.    L.  M. 

1  Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh  ;     /jf  /£>,$"] 

'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart : 
Else  would  my  hope  forever  die,        /,Zf'fft 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

2  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soul, 

Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 
The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  drooping  powers  rejoice? 

3  Whene'er  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 

With  ardent  wish  my  heart  aspires, 
Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine, 
That  animates  these  strong  desires? 

4  And  when  ray  cheerful  hope  can  say, 

I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace, 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace? 
I  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 
Forever  dwell,  O  God  of  love, 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart, 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 


V.   THE  BIBLE. 

82  Precious.  C.  M. 

1  Plow  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ; 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven, 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
i  o^  Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

I.  Watt«. 

83  Record  of  Grace  and  Truth.  L.  M. 

1  God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  ; 

3  O  ,i ^'Tis  here  his  richest  mercy  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here  Jesus,  in  ten  thousand  ways, 
His  soul-attracting  charms  displays; 
Recounts  his  poverty  and  pains, 
And  tells  his  love  in  melting  strains. 

3  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts; 
Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live, 
It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 

4  Our  raging  passions  it  controls, 
And  comfort  yields  to  contrite  souls ; 
It  brings  a  better  world  in  view, 

And  guides  us  all  our  journey  throuch. 


THE  BIBLE. 

84  Perfect.  6, 4. 

1  How  perfect  is  thy  law, 
Our  souls  from  sin  to  draw, 

And  make  us  wise  ! 
Thy  word,  O  Lord  !  is  right, 
It  gives  us  sweet  delight ; 
Thy  truth  so  pure  and  bright 

Illumes  our  eyes. 

2  How  lasting  is  thy  fear ! 
Thy  judgments  all  appear 

Righteous  and  true ; 
More  precious  far  than  gold, 
Their  sweetness  can't  be  told  ; 
They  make  thy  servant  bold 

And  joyful  too. 

3  Who  all  his  errors  knows  ? 
My  secret  faults  disclose; 

Thy  servant  guard ; 
Then  upright  I  shall  be, 
From  wilful  errors  free, 
And  rightly  worship  thee, 

Redeemer,  Lord ! 

E.  F.  Hatfield. 

85  The  Book  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  I  love  the  sacred  book  of  God : 

No  other  can  its  place  supply ; 
It  points  me  to  the  saints'  abode ; 
It  gives  me  wings,  and  bids  me  fly. 

2  But  while  I'm  here,  thou  shalt  supply 

His  place,  and  tell  me  of  his  love ; 
I'll  read  with  faith's  discerning  eye, 
And  get  a  taste  of  joys  above. 

3  I  know  his  Spirit  breathes  in  thee, 

To  animate  his  people  here ; 
May  thy  sweet  truths  prove  life  to  me, 
Till  in  his  presence  I  appear. 

45  Thomas  Kelly. 


THi:   EIBLE. 
86  Best  of  Books. 

1  Best  of  all  the  books  on  earth, 
None  can  tell  its  matchless  worth  ; 
'Tis  a  mine,  where  hidden  lies 
Truth,  which  more  than  gold  we  prize; 
Truth,  which  well  repays  my  toil,     . 
Far  exceeding  worldly  spoil ; 

How  I  love  this  book  divine ! 
I  am  glad  that  it  is  mine. 

2  Here,  as  in  a  glass,  I  see 

One  who  lived  and  died  for  me, 

And  his  glory,  shining  through, 

Forms  me  for  that  glory  too, 

By  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 

By  the  all-renewing  word. 

Now  I  know  'tis  heaven-bestowed, 

I'm  a-son  and  heir  of  God.  j.  G. 


g«7  Rute  of  Faith.  L.  M. 

1  The  Bible  is  God's  holy  word, 

Wherein  his  counsel  he  displays,     ' 
Revealed  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord, 
At  sundry  times,  in  divers  ways. 

2  By  prophets,  wrapped  in  visions  bright, 

He  spake  of  better  things  to  come ; 
l  0,£?Bade  darkness  flee,  and  brought  to  light 
Another  life  beyond  the  tomb. 

3  The  "Word  made  flesh  appeared  at  last ; 

Himself  the  truth — God's  only  Son — 
Summed  up  the  records  of  the  past, 
And  made  his  Father's  counsel  known. 

4  Then,  dying,  sealed  it  with  his  blood ; 

Then,  rising,  gave  it  quick'ning  power; 
And  gave  it  to  the  church  of  God, 
Her  rule  of  faith  forevermore. 

46  J.  g.  w. 


VI.    THE   CHURCH. 


3  The  Church.  8,7,4. 

1  Known  before  the  world's  foundation, 

And  elect  as  well  as  known  ; 
Called  out  of  every  nation, 
Justified  by  faith  alone, 

Great  Redeemer, 
All  thy  people  shall  be  one. 

2  Sanctified  by  thy  good  Spirit 

Through  the  truth  and  glorified, 
They  thy  kingdom  shall  inherit 
As  thy  loved  and  spotless  bride, 

Great  Redeemer, 
With  thee  ever  to  abide. 

J.  G.  W. 

5       (%.     C-Orf         Unity.       I/t   IS-oJ       S.  It 

1  Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love: 
The  Fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  "We  share  our  mutual  woes,     /O  t~7  &&" 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear, 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

il    *  J.  Fawcctt. 


VII.    T.HE   SABBATH. 

90  Morning  of  the  Lord's  Day.  H.  M. 

1  Awake,  ye  paints !  awake, 

And  hail  this  sacred  day ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay  : 
Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blessed. 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn, 

The  Lord  of  life  arose, 
And  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

Thomas  CotteriH. 

91  The  Sabbath  Welcomed.  II.  M. 

1  Welcome,  delightful  morn, 

Thou  day  of  sacred  rest ! 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ; 

Lord  !  make  these  moments  blest ; 
From  the  low  train  of  mortal  toys, 
I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend, 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace! 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face  : 
Let  sinners  feel  thy  quickening  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove  ! 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  bless  these  sacred  hours ; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  e'er  be  spent  in  vain. 

*S  HajwurJ. 


THE  SABBATH.        /#  *$  f ,  <f& 

92  Welcome,  Sweet  Day  of  Rest.  S.  M. 

1  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast. 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit  and  see  him  here, 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day  within  the  place 

Where  God  vouchsafes  to  be, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  sin  and  vanity. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit,  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

I.  Watts. 

93  The  Holy  Day  of  Rest.   /.^Jfo      7«. 

1  Welcome,  sacred  day  of  rest ! 

Sweet  repose  from  worldly  care ; 
Day  above  all  days  the  best, 

When  our  souls  for  heaven  prepare ; 
Day,  when  our  Redeemer  rose, 

Victor  o'er  the  hosts  of  hell : 
Thus  he  vanquished  all  our  foes ; 

Let  our  lips  his  glory  tell. 

2  Gracious  Lord  !  we  love  this  day, 

When  we  hear  thy  holy  word  ; 
When  we  sing  thy  praise,  and  pray, 

Earth  can  no  such  joys  afford  : 
But  a  better  rest  remains, 

Heavenly  Sabbaths,  happier  days, 
Rest  from  sin,  and  rest  from  pains, 

Endless  joys,  and  endless  praise. 

4  49  William  Rro«r». 


VIII.    THE    MINISTRY. 


94  Their  Commission.  L.  M. 

1  Go,  heralds  of  the  cross,  go  forth, 

Go  east  and  west  and  south  and  north  ; 
The  tidings  bear  to  every  land, 
And  say,  "The  kingdom  is  at  hand." 

2  This  gospel  to  mankind  proclaim, 
And  preach  salvation  in  my  name, 
Gentile  and  Jew  and  bond  and  free 
May  all  repent  and  come  to  me. 

3  My  grace  to  all  is  freely  given, 

And  all  may  now  have  peace  with  heaven. 
Proclaim  lemission  through  my  blood, 
And  show  the  way  that  leads  to  God. 

4  O'er  all  the  earth  the  tidings  bear, 
Till  every  land  the  message  hear, 
You  unto  all  the  world  I  send  ; 
I'm  with  you  till  the  age  shall  end. 


95  Prayer  for  Ministers.  L.I 

1  Draw  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near, 

Us  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold  ; 
Still  in  thy  church  vouchsafe  t'  appear, 
And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold. 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 

And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  glow, 
The  lights  of  a  benighted  land, 
The  angels  of  thy  church  below. 

3  Give  them  an  ear  to  hear  thy  word, 

Thou  speakest  to  the  churches  now, 
And  let  all  tongues  confess  their  Lord, 
Let  everv  knee  to  Jesus  bow. 

50  Luth.  Col. 


THE  MINISTRY. 
90  The  Charge.  7b. 

1  Herald  of  the  cross  attend  ; 

Listen  to  the  Saviour's  voice; 
Let  not  Jesus'  word  offend  ; 

If  his  service  be  thy  choice, 
Then  this  charge  thou  mayest  keep, 
"Feed  my  lambs  and  feed  my  sheep." 

2  "  Dost  thou  love  me  ?  "  he  inquires, 

"  Take  thy  cross  and  follow  me ; 
Crucify  all  base  desires; 

Patient,  meek  and  lowly  be  ; 
Then  my  charge  thou  mayest  keep, 
Feed  my  lambs  and  feed  my  sheep. 

3  "  Dost  thou  love  me  more  than  these 

More  than  father,  mother,  wife? 
More  than  honor,  wealth  and  ease  ? 

More  than  comfort,  health  and  life? 
Then  my  charge  thou  mayest  keep, 
Feed  my  lambs  and  feed  my  sheep. 

4  "Dost  thou  love  me?  canst  thou  drink 

Of  the  cup  that  I  must  drain  ? 
Canst  thou  bear  and  rfever  shrink 

From  the  baptism  I  sustain  ? 
Then  my  charge  thou  mayest  keep, 
Feed  my  lambs  and  feed  mv  sheep." 

j.  g.  w. 

97  Prayer  for  Ministers.  10s. 

1  O  Son  of  God !  to  all  who  in  thy  name 
Salvation  from  the  power  of  sin  proclaim, 
"Wisdom  impart,  and  grace  as  they  have  need, 
And  make  them  mighty  both  in  word  and  deed. 

2  With  the  anointing  of  thy  Spirit  bless, 
And  crown  their  testimony  with  success, 
And,  faithful  to  the  end,  may  all-obtain 
The  "  Well  done  "  plaudit,  and  in  glory  reign. 


THE  MINISTRY. 

98  Watching  for  Souls.  //'&  C.  M. 

1  Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

And  take  th'  alarm  they  give; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego, 
And  suffered  death  upon  the  cross 
To  save  from  sin  and  wo. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer,  see ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

P.  Doddridge. 

99  '  Sent  Out.  S.  M. 

1  Ye  messengers  of  Christ, 

His  sovertign'voice  obey ; 
Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master  whom  you  serve 

Will  needful  strength  bestow ; 
Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose ; 
The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  Saviour's  fame, 

And  tell  his  matchless  grace, 
To  the  most  guilty  and  depraved 
Of  Adam's  numerous  race. 

63  Mrs.  Voke. 


IX.    THE  SANCTUARY. 

100  Bright  and  Fair.  7s. 

1  Lord  of  hosts,  how  bright,  how  fair, 
E'en  thy  earthly  temples  are! 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heaven  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes ; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne  ; 
Here  thou  mak'st  thy  glories  known 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

D.  Turner. 

101  I  ~   Hallowed.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus!  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found ; 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined,  Af  *  <f  *  »  0 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ;  /&>*?  &^ 
Such  ever  bring  thee,  where  they  come, 

And,  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few ! 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew ; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

4  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer, 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  banish  care ; 

To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise 
To  things  unseen  by  mortal  eyes. 

M  W.  Cowper. 


THE  SANCTUARY. 

1  Saviour,  at  thy  feet  we  bow  • 

O,  vouchsafe  to  meet  us  now!    7    /     ^~_ 
At  thy  people's  earnest  cry        ■*•«  17- •• 

Bring  thy  loving  mercies  "nigh. 

2  Thou  hast  said,  where  two  or  three 
In  thy  worship  shall  agree, 

That  thou  wilt  be  present  there/-2*' ^'  9T 
Answering  their  faithful  prayer. 

3  Lord,  we  here  thy  promise  plead  ; 
Be  thou  in  our  midst  indeed ; 

On  our  souls  thy  Spirit  pour; 
Light,  and  life,  and  peace  restore: 

4  Raise  oar  thoughts  from  things  below; 
Faith's  discerning:  eye  bestow ; 

Let  our  hearts,  from  sin  made  free, 
Hold  sweet  intercourse  with  thee. 

5  With  a  beam  of  living  fire, 
Purify  each  low  desire  ; 

Be  thou,  Lord,  our  aim  and  end, 
Our  best  hope  and  dearest  friend. 

s-^r  Anon. 

103         *•  The  House  of  God.  ;8. 

1  Sweet  and  holy  is  the  place 

Where  the  light,  that  beams  from  heaven, 
Shows  the  Saviour's  smiling  face, 
With  the  joy  of  sin  forgiven. 

2  There,  with  one  accord,  we  meet, 

All  the  words  of  life  to  hear; 
Bending  low  at  Jesus'  feet, 
Worshipping  with  godlv  fear. 

3  Let  the  world  and  all  its  cares 

Now  retire  from  every  breast  ; 
Let  the  tempter  and  his  snares 
Cease  to  hinder  or  molest. 

54  Thomas  Hasting. 


THE  SANCTUARY. 

104  Pleasant.       $  '*"  II.  *L 

1  Lord  cf  the  worlds  above  ! 

How  pleasant,  and  how  fair, 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 

Thine  earthly  temples  are! 
To  thine  abode  my  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God 

2  O  !  happy  souk  who  pray, 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear  S 
O  !  happy  men  who  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  thee  still;  and  happy  they, 

Who  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears. 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears  ; 
Oh !  glorious  seat,  when  God,  our  King, 
Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet ! 

I.  Watt*. 

105  €fi£]*%^      Grace  Sought.  CM. 

1  O  Lord,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 

For  here  we  trust  thou  art ;  /o.X7.f^ 

Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  fire 

In  every  waiting  heart.  fO  '&.%Id 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  praise,  *  ^-r 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell;        lr'0'O    j 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 

The  wounded  spirit  heal.  Gr  /$Sy 

o  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye,  ' 

The  humble  mind  bestow,  .      .  /  Ag 

And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high,     '  u 

To  make  our  graces  grow. 

4  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound,  Jif,  %f  ,$"Q 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  sinners  all  around 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

53  J.  Newton. 


;5£,  x-  w°Rsmp- 

106  Praise  to  yelun>ah.  8,  7. 

1  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator ! 

Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue ; 
}\(>  G,r.  Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
J     Join  the  universal  song. 
Father,  Source  of  all  compassion, 
Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine : 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation  ! 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

2  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  thro'  earth  and  heaven, 

Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 
Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise 
There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

J.  Fawcett. 

107  Separation  front   Worldly   Thoughts.  L.  M. 

1  I  bid  all  worldly  thoughts  begone 
>30  -£"7 And  let  my  sacred  hours  alone: 

From  flesh  and  sense  I  would  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
^  y      /v^-And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire 

r  JT°  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love, 
<9,%^'JAnd  feel  thy  influence  from  above. 

3  Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land  ; 

And  in  thy  temple  let  me  know 
The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 


j.9.f»-     W0KSHIr'    ^-^-^  i^' 

103  ^"^  •Sc«f  »'«  Heaven  and  Earth.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  nt1_U.  %^1 

With  angels  round  the  throne ;        ' 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus : " 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 

"  For  he  was  slain  for  us."  <«*  /    fr  ^  '' 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive  **  '     '   /p./v 

Honor  and  power  divine  ;  '&  '  '  T  ®  - 

And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, (3?  f  f  $Cj 

And  air  and  earth  and  seas,        /' 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thy  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

I.  Watts. 
109  Grateful  Praise.   £  f<£>      C.  M. 

1  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace,  ^_^ 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King;        y '%XS^ 

Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness       q  y    &<> 

In  sounds  of  glory  ring.  ' '  . 

2  With  longing  eyes,  the  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food  ; 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  them  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouth  with  good. 

3  Creatures',  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  we,  who  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

57  I.  Watts. 


110  7-  f2..%S~A  Renewed  Heart.  ff.Xy 5 ■'  C.  ST 

1  0  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God,  „    \  s  <r>M 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free,  *C'^L(y>  »  <r 

A  heart  that  always  feels  the  blood 

So  freely  spilt  for  me.  fJ>*US'><^^'  j 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne, 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone,      n  S  I  £a 

3  O  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart,     tr'2>br< 

Believing,  true,  and  clean  ! 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine, 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

111  <f.^(*.&Covenant.h£y^;£L       0.  M 

1  Come,  let  us  use  the  grace  divine,  ^ 

And  all,  with  one  accord, 
In  a  perpetual  cov'nant  join 
Ourselves  to  Christ,  the  Lord. 

2  Give  up  ourselves  through  Jesus'  power, 
-» .  s  q&     His  name  to  glorify, 

,  /  0.  7  o  ^_n(j  pronjig^  jn  this  sacred  hour,  Ht  2$".%$ 
For  God  to  live  and  die.  '  ' 

3  The  cov'nant  we  this  moment  make 

Be  ever  kept  in  mind  ; 
/  Cfrti  ^e  W*H  no  more  our  God  forsake, 
'°"     /       Or  cast  his  words  behind. 

4  We  never  will  throw  off  his  fear 

Who  hears  our  solemn  vow  ; 
And  if  thou  art  well  pleased  to  hear, 
Come,  Lord,  and  meet  us  now. 

58  C  Wealej. 


//•>*7'       '        WORSHIP.      J  IS.1*4? 

112  3.2^-^        Joy  in  God.  £f,  $. &y      ",  *. 

1  Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth, 

O  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  The  Lord,  he  is  Gjd,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator,  and  Ruler  o'er  all ; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own  ; 

His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 
M  O  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong, 

And  bless  his  adorable  name. 
4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand  ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 

And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 

J.  Montgomery. 

113  Praise  for  Benefits.  7a. 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days  ; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy,  < 
Let  thv  praise  our  tongues  emplov.        a  .  * 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field,  j  \  > 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield, 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse. 

3  All  that  spring,  with  bounteous  hand. 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erflowing  stores  : 

4  These  to  thee,  my  God,  we  owe, 
Source  from  whence  all  blessings  flow; 
And  for  these  my  soul  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

iS  A.  L.  Barbauld. 


<}j6-f^    WORSHIP. 
114    $  '  7'  %^>  Happy  in  Christ  C.  M. 

1  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  prays  for  me ; 
A  token  of  his  love  he  gives, 
i/£f*         A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head, 

He  brings  salvation  near; 
\  fa  £C  His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  he  will  soon  appear. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be, — 

What  can  withstand  his  will  ? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  in  me 
He  surely  shall  fulfil  ! 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  thy  word ; 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  thyself  receive. 

M  C.  Weslty. 

H5  Salvation  by  Grace.  /Up '& I     CM. 

1  O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  great  Redeemer's  praise — 
^o^-JfThe  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
'  The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

^'l/'^Y     ■48M8t  me  to  proclaim, 

,  ^  To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
-Z^<  o  The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrow  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears,  * 

'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  pence.  4 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 

He  seta  the  prisoner  free, 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean, 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

60  C.  Weslpv. 


WORSHIP. 

l\Q  Brotherly  Love.  *. 

1  'Tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  see 
Brethren  in  the  Lord  agree, 
Children  of  a  God  of  love 
Live  as  they  shall  live  above, 
Acting  each  a  Christian  part, 
One  in  lip,  and  one  in  heart. 

2  As  the  precious  ointment,  shed 
Upon  Aaron's  hallowed  head, 
Downward  through  his  garments  stole, 
Spreading  odor  o'er  the  whole  ; 

So  from  our  High  Priest  above 
To  his  Church  flows  heavenly  love. 

3  Gently  as  the  dews  distil 
Down  on  Zion's  holy  hill, 
Dropping  gladness  where  they  fall, 
Brightening  and  refreshing  all ; 
Such  is  Christian  union,  shed 
Through  the  members  from  the  Head. 

H.  F.  Lyte. 
117     /A  '  Christ  alone,     ft  /^S*J      C.  M. 

1  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  thee 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts ; 
Give  what  thine  eye  delights  to  see — 

Truth  in  the  inward  parts.       ^  .  „  ^ 

2  Give  deep  humility,  the  sense     ^  *  ^    '       ' 

Of  godly  sorrow  give ; 
A  strong  desiring  confidence 
#       To  hear  thy  voice  and  live. 

3  Faith  in  the  only  sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone, 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone. " 

61  J.  Montgomery. 


_  ,  WORSHIP. 

118  Pilgrims  and  Strangers.  P.  L.  M. 

1  Leader  of  faithful  souls,  and  Guide 

Of  all  who  seek  the  way  of  life, 
'  ,-  O  come  and  in  our  tents  abide, 

Be  with  us  in  our  toil  and  strife; 
On  thee  alone  our  spirits  stay 
'While  held  in  life's  uneven  way. 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 

This  earth,  we  know,  is  not  our  place, 
I    x  f  "<  But  hasten  through  this  vale  of  woe, 

And,  restless  to  behold  thy  face, 
J,/<9L      Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  move, 
The  everlasting  home  of  love. 

3  We've  no  abiding  city  here, 

But  seek  a  city  out  of  sight  ; 
Thither  our  steady  course  we  steer, 

Aspiring  to  the  plains  of  light, 
Jerusalem,  the  saints'  abode, 
Whose  Founder  is  the  living  God. 

fiiH&>  3***7  c,wes,ej- 

119  7  <  fZ-^f    Joy  of  Pardon,  fr  Zf.gC      L  M. 

1  Lord,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 

"Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoned  sin  ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sen. 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads, 

Made  up  of  innocence  and  love; 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on, 

But  fly  not  half  oo  swift  away'; 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evening's  ray. 

1.%rx7       "  /-'***     LWMU 


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)^  '      High  Priest.        q.lX.fl*    CM. 

1  Now  let  onr  cheerful  eyes  survey     _     .     ^ 

Our  great  High  Priest  above,       O  *XJ—  oj 

And  celebrate  his  constant  care         *?,//»■  »7 

And  sympathizing  love.  / 

2  Though  raised  to  heaven's  exalted  throne, 

Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  hosts  of  light, 
With  matchless  honors  crowned, 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears,      .-.  «~ 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart ;  ' ''     •  •  • 

Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say  S*'2a,&¥~ 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part.  a   //   $*> 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide,        ' ' '  h' *' 

Our  everlasting  trust,  3' O'^f 

When  gems  and  monuments  and  crowns  1      J 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust.  ^ '     *      1 

f*r  P.  Doddridge 

121  is>^  The  Eternal  Shepherd.   £  ^f  £C     ?* 

1  To  thy  pastures  fair  and  large, 
Heavenly  Shepherd,  lead  thy  charge, 
And  my  couch,  with  tenderest  care, 

Mid  the  springing  grass  prepare.    xt  /fr,$^ 

2  When  I  faint  with  summers  heat  c9. 
Thou  shalt  guide  my  weary  feet     (&>  *M>  o° 
To  the  streams  that,  still  and  slow,  i,Z,y,$-fi 
Through  the  verdant  meadows  How.  * 

3  Safe  the  dreary  vale  I  tread,  &'%  v^ 
By  the  shades  of  death  o'erspread, Q,%2.&4 
With  thy  rod  and  staff  supplied,  ' 
This  my  guard,  and  that  my  guide. 

4  Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  shall  attend  ; 
And  shall  bid  thy  hallowed  dome 
Yield  me  an  eternal  home. 

63  James  Merrick. 


^  ^,^7-^7    W0RSHIP- 

122  Christ  All-in-all.  7*. 

1  Chrtst,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Perfecting  the  saints  below, 

Here  us,  who  thy  nature  share, 
Who  thy  mystic  body  are ; 
Join  us,  in  one  spirit  join  ; 
Let  us  still  receive  of  thine ; 
Still  for  more  on  thee  we  call, 
Thou  who  fillest  all-in-all. 

2  Move  and  actuate  and  guide, 
Divers  gifts  to  each  divide; 
Placed  according  to  thy  will, 
Let  us  all  our  work  fulfil, 
Never  from  our  office  move, 
Needful  to  each  other  prove ; 
Let  us  dajly  growth  receive, 
More  and  more  in  Jesus  live. 

3  Sweetly  may  we  all  agree, 
Touched  with  softest  sympathy ; 
Kindly  for  each  other  care, 
Every  member  feel  its  share ; 
Many  are  we  now  and  one, 
We  who  Jesus  have  put  on  ; 
Names,  and  sects,  and  parties  fall — 
Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all-in-all. 

Wes.  Col. 

123  Unity.  L.  M. 

1  Giver  of  peace  and  unity, 

Send  down  thy  mild,  pacific  Dove ; 
We  all  shall  then  in  one  agree, 
And  breathe  the  spirit  of  thy  love. 

2  We  all  shall  think  and  speak  the  same 

Delightful  lesson  of  thy  grace, 
One  undivided  Christ  proclaim, 
And  jointly  glory  in  thy  praise. 


WORSHIP. 

124  hhfi&J  ^pe.       %->/.?&>  C1L 

1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears;        /0,%3nJr~> 

Hope,  and  be  undismayed: 

God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way  : 
Wait  thou  his  time— so  shall  this  night 

Soon  end  in  jovous  da  v.  <*•       *.     <?&> 

3  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart?  /(*—'  *-  '  5  ^ 

Still  sink  thv  spirits  down?  >-»  /s     Ccl 

Cast  off*  the  weight,  let  fear  depart,0  '    *        7 
Bid  every  care  be  gone. 

4  What  though  thou  rulest  not? 

Yet  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

C.  WCoV?y. 

125  Assurance.  $ ,4x$ %Q>    CM. 

1  When  T  can  read  my  title  clear- 

To  mansions  bright  as  day, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  tears  away. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled,  «->, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage/^  I**  o\ 
And  face  a  frowning  world.         -     ,   g.^ 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come/  '  '  ' ' 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall. 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

5  65  I.  Watts. 


*y.  //•  $l&       c  S  7   W0RSHIP' 

120  Foundation  of  Faith.  lis. 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ! 
Wbat  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
Who  unto  the  Saviour  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  "  In  every  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health, 
hi  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home,  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 

k.  c^As  tny  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 
,76<**         ever  be. 

'•  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismayed, 

For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 

I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee 
to  stand, 

Upheld  by  my  righteous  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "  When  through  t  lie  deep  waters  I  call  thee  togo, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow  ; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  "  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  doth  lean  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes ; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  t( 

shake, 
['11  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake.'' 

Kennedy. 
]27  Jesus   First  and  Last. 

1  This,  this  is  the  God  we  adore, 

Our  faithful,  unchangeable  friend, 
Whose  love  is  as  great  as  his  power, 

And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end 
'Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home ; 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 

And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

66  Uart. 


_       worsiup.      ''  *-*{'* 

128  Christian  Fellowship.  L.  M. 

1  Ktndred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake  ^^ 

A  hearty  welcome  here  receive;  H'ZCm.vo 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  he  alone  can  give. 

2  May  he  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

3  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme 

When  Christians  meet  together  thus ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him 

"Who  lived,  and  died,  and  reigns,  for  us. 

4  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said 

And  suffered  for  us  here  below, 

The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  tread, 

And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

5  Thn=!,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore ; 
Then  hasten  on  the  glorious  day 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more 


129  Sons  of  God.  S  31. 

1  Behold,  what  wondrous  grace 

The  Father  has  bestowed  qtfgfrtz 

On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  Giod  ! 

2  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 
But  when  we  see  oar  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

3  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure — 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 


WORSHIP. 


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130  *  -  *■  •  T*  Grace.  S.  M. 

1  Grace!  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear  ; 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road, 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lavs  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

P.  Dodiiriitjo. 

131  '*,U  Salvation.  C.  U. 

1  Salvation  !  O  the  joyful  sound  ! 

What  pleasure  to  our  ears  ! 
A  sovereign  halm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  tears: 

Glory,  honor,  praise  and  power 

Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever  ! 

Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer! 

Hallelujah  !  praise  the  Lou.  1 

2  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

3  Salvation  !  O  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs; 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 


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worship. 
n.rr   ?^  /  /'•* 

132  ^*t(p*  Celestial  Wisdom. $>'  CM. 

1  O  TTArrY  is  the  man  who  hears 

Religion's  warning  voice,  Jl-X^'* 

And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes  q     *        fcfr~ 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far  %\M  •  O 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days; 
Her  left  imperishable  wealth 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

4  And  as  her  holy  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase: 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

Trot.  Ep.  Col. 

133  None  but  Christ,    //'^'^  .    0.  M. 

1  Let  not  the  wise  his  wisdom  boast, 

The  mighty  glory  in  his  might ; 
The  rich  in  flattering  riches  trust, 

Which  take  their  everlasting  flight; 
The  rush  of  numerous  years  bears  down 

The  most  gigantic  strength  of  man  ; 
And  where  is  ail  his  wisdom  gone. 

When,  dust,  he  turns  to  dust  again  ! 

2  One  only  gift  can  justify 

The  boasting  soul  that  knows  his  God  ; 
When  Jesus  doth  his  blood  apply, 

I  glory  in  his  sprinkled  blood  : 
The  Lord,  my  righteousness,  I  praise; 

I  triumph  in  the  love  divine, 
The  wisdom,  wealth,  and  strength  of  grace, 

In  Christ,  to  endless  ages  mine. 

63  Wes.  Col. 


worship. 

1Z4,  /*'   l$-  *  ^     Mutual  Love.  C.  31. 

1  How  sweet,  Low  heavenly  is  the  sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word  ! 

2  O  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 

3  Free  us  from  envy,  scorn  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  fix  above ;  /&.  y.  ir^ 

May  each  his  brother's  failing  hide, 

And  show  a  brother's  love.        J"*  /£.  tf<j 

4  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream,  / 

Through  every  bosom  flow, 
And  union  sweet,  and  fond  esteem, 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above, 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

J.  Swain. 
135  Christian  Affection.  L   M. 

1  How  Messed  is  the  tie  that  bind-, 

In  sweet  communion,  kindred  minds! 
J  low  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  rnn, 
Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes  are- 
one  ! 

2  To  each  the  soul  of  each  how  clear! 
What  tender  love,  what  holy  fear! 
flow  doth  the  generous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth,  and  cleanse  from  sin  ! 

3  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire, 
When  dimly  burns  frail  nature's  fire; 
For  after  death  they'll  meet  again, 
Where  love  shall  in  perfection  reign. 


136  G<w/*/  Liberty.  P.  L.  M 

1  Prisoners  of  hope,  lift  up  your  heads, 

The  day  of  liberty  draws  near; 
Jesus,  who  on  the  serpent  treads, 

Shall  soon  in  your  behalf  appear ; 
The  Lord  will  to  his  temple  come —   S'*  \S>-  »* 
Prepare  your  hearts  to  make  him  room. 

2  Ye  aW  shall  find,  whom  in  his  word 

Himself  hath  caused  to  put  your  trust ; 
The  Father  of  our  dying  Lord 

Is  ever  to  his  promise  just, 
Faithful,  if  we  our  sins  confess, 
To  cleanse  from  all  unrighteousness. 

3  0  ye  of  fearful  hearts,  be  strong, 

Your  downcast  eyes  and  hands  lift  up, 
Ye  shall  not  be  forgotten  long ; 

Hope  to  the  end,  in  Jesus  hope  ; 
Tell  him  ye  wait  his  grace  to  prove, 
And  cannot  fail,  if  God  is  love. 

Wcs.  Col. 

L37  /~/0~f%?  Life  in  God.  *}.  1*1.9%*  L.M. 
L  The  God  of  mv  salvation  lives,  ■      r  r 

My  nobler  life  he  will  sustain  ;  0  .  / ©  ■<r^> 
His  word  immortal  vigor  gives,     ^  '^(b-^7 ' 

In  or  shall  my  glorious  hopes  be  vain.    -.    /  /C^j 

I  Thy  presence,  Lord,  can  cheer  my  heart, 
Though  every  earthly  comfort  die 
Thy  smiles  can  bid  my  pains  depart. 

And  raise  my  sacred  pleasures  high.  nt  /{^f-tf 

y>  O  let  me  hear  thy  blissful  voice,  t^ifaf-Q 

Inspiring  life  and  joy  divine;  "^    ±A'c,A 

The  barren  desert  shall  rejoice;  £,.$0<  w^ 

'Tis  Paradise  if  thou  art  mine.  Q  ,&  JTG 

71  A.  Sffcele.  / 


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/'  WORSHIP. 

138  Travelling  Home.  7s. 

1  Crm/DREyr  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  .we  journey  let  us  sing, 

iSing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 

]n  the  way  our  fathers  trod  ;    Q  \0  ,% 

They  are  happy  now,  and  we     ' 

Soon  their  happiness  shall  see.  *L<j*l t'itj 

3  Fear  not,  brethren — joyful  stand 

On  the  borders  of  our  land  ;  />  /  (—  CY> 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 7'/^  '  ®  7 
Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 

4  Lord,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

J.  Ceunick. 

139  Christian  Life?'   *'9K0        CM. 

1  A  soldter's  course,  from  battles  won 

To  new-commencing  strife,  -       r~C--r 

A  pilgrim's,  restless  as  the  sun —  ''  * { 

Behold  the  Christian's  life.         Z*/*],  ft 

2  Oh,  let  us  seek  our  heavenly  home, 

Revealed  in  sacred  lore,  b< I (t  $*<3 

The  land  whence  pilgrims  never  roam,       / 
Where  soldiers  war  no  more. 

3  Where  grief  shall  never  wound,  nor  death, 

Beneath  the  Saviour's  reign, 
Nor  sin,  with  pestilential  brcaJi, 
His  holy  realm  profane. 

4  Where  they  who  meet  shall  never  part, 

Where  grace  achieves  its  plan, 
And  God,  uniting  every  heart, 
Dwells  face  to  face  with  man. 

Ti  Glsborae. 


WORSHIP. 

/  /  frJs*" 

140  New   Year.  '*'  CM. 

1  Sing  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise ! 

All  praise  to  him  belongs; 

Who  kindly  lengthens  out  our  days, 
Demands  our  choicest  songs. 

2  His  providence  has  brought  us  through. 

Another  varied  year ; 
We  all  with  vows  and  anthems  new 
Before  our  God  appear. 

3  Our  residue  of  days  or  hours 

Thine,  wholly  thine  shall  be; 
And  all  our  consecrated  powers 
A  sacrifice  to  thee. 

4  Till  Jesus  in  the  clouds  appear 

To  saints  on  earth  forgiven, 
And  bring  the  grand  sabbatic  year, 
The  jubilee  of  heaven. 

Wee.  CoL 

141  f° '  ^*  &*    Watching.  J    J/.  &  C-  M- 

1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  office  wait; 
With  joy  obey  Ins  heavenly  word, 

And  watch  before  his  gate.       ,,   ,/  Cp- 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright,     //- " '  *  * 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch  ! — 'tis  your  Lord's  command; 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near: 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

73  Wes.  Col. 


AVORSIIIP. 

142  f-lO-l  Prayer.  //'  5  »  ^7  S    M 

1  TirE  praying  spirit  breathe, 

The  watching  power  impart; 
From  all  entanglements  beneuth 
%6^.f^   Call  off  my  peaceful  heart; 
My  feeble  mind  sustain, 

By  worldly  thoughts  opprest; 
Appear  and  hid  me  turn  again 

To  my  eternal  rest. 
'1  Swift  to  my  rescue  come, 

Tbfce  own  this  moment  seize  ; 
GaWray  wandering  spirit  home, 

jfnd  keep  in  perfect  peace  ; 
Suffered  no  more  to  rove 

0  er  all  the  earth  abroad, 
Arrest  the  prisoner  of  thy  love, 

And  shut  me  up  in  God. 

Wes.  Col. 

143  Watching  and  Prayer.  £.  M. 

1  Gracious  Redeemer,  shake 

This  slumber  from  my  soul ! 
Say  to  me  now,  "  Awake,  awake  ! 

And  Christ  shall  make  thee  whole! "' 
Lay  to  thy  mighty  hand, 

Alarm  me  in  this  hour, 
And  make  me  fully\understand 

The  thunder  of  thy  power. 
1!  Give  me  on  thee  to  call, 

Always  to  watch  and  pray, 
Lest  I  into  temptation  fall, 

And  cast  my  shield  away  ; 
For  each  assault  prepared 

And  ready  may  1  be, 
Forever  standing  on  my  guard 

And  looking  up  to  thee ! 

71  Wes.  Col. 


144-  Singing-  of  Glory.  S.  M. 

1  Now  let  our  voices  join, 

To  form  a  sacred  song  ; 
Ye  pilgrims  in  Jehovah's  ways,  c-c- 

With  music  pass  along.  <£>  3  ,  »  «*" 

2  But  flowers  of  Paradise  iq  /^  9«?~" 

In  rich  profusion  spring; 
The  Sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 

And  dear  companions  sing.    //  a  a   C~CL 

3  See  Salem's. golden  spires  _         *+'  ^V  '\J 

In  beauteous  prospect  rise ;     (7t  fr  -  \^f 
And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wrar,. 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies.  1 

4  All  honor  to  his  name  ,' 

Who  marks  the  shining  way  ! 
To  him  who  leads  the  wanderers  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

P.  Doddridge. 
145  6."2-r#*'r      jfoyfulin  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Sing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 

Your  great  Deliverer  sing ;  .     ,      „ 

Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound,  3 -  \?-  »j 

Be  joyful  in  your  King.  *      .^    oe, 

2  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on 

Along  the  blissful  road, 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise, 
And  city  of  your  God. 

3  There  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head  ; 
While  pain,  and  sorrow,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows,  all  are  fled. 

4  Proceed  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still, 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  eyes, 
While  you  ascend  the  bill. 

75  P.  Doddridge. 


WORSHIP.  -  (yf 

q.rt  fr*~~  if  A*1' 

148      '  '  Cro7tm  of  Glory.   n  8.  M. 

1  Our  Captain  loads  us  on,     ''  /*•  7 

lie  beckons  from  the  skies;  ~> 

He  reaches  out  a  starry  crown,  *'*-      r 

And  bids  us  take  the  prize.  $* -(*-  °* 

2  "  Be  faithful  unto  death, 

Partake  my  victory, 
And  thou  shall  wear  this  glorious  wreath, 
And  thou  shalt  reign  with  me." 

3  Tis  thus  the  righteous  Lord   ^  iQ \$~q 

To  every  soldier  saith  ;  , 

Eternal  life  is  the  reward 
Of  all-victorious  faith. 

4  Who  conquer  in  his  might, 

The  victor's  meed  receive; 
They  claim  a  kingdom  in  his  right, 
Which  God  shall  freely  give. 

Christian  Psalmist. 
147    •**"*  Htavenly  Race.  /$,  '£,;    -     CM. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  pre.-s  with  vigor  on  : 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

A  bright,  immortal  crown.      /  g- 1  f*f 

2  'Tis  liod's  all  animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye.  *  C-q 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around      ^ '  ' 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4  Blest  Saviour !  introduced  by  thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun  ; 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 
We'll  lav  our  laurels  down. 

76    ,  P.  Doddridge. 


s~   worship. 

148    ^'^  Christian  Soldier.    3'^  CM. 

1  Am  T  a  soldier  of  the  cross?,  /^,  if  7 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name? 

2  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ?    /     ^    fa 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

3  Sure  I  must  tight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lc:v! ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

4  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
The  crown  enchants  their  eve. 


149  Christian  Armed.  g<^      S.  M. 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise,  ** '  -0-** 

And  put  your  armor  on,    2j* 
,  _«-   Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supples 
^00        Through  his  beloved  Son : 
Af    Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
"*  And  in  his  mighty  power, 

Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

2  Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued  ; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 

The  panoply  of  God. 
That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  m:iy  o'ercome,  through  Christ  alone, 

And  stand  entire  at  last. 

"7  C.  Wesley. 


3*? 


J$         W0ESHIPV^^ 
150  7r S^.frbEnjoyment  of  Christ's  Love.  '    L.  M. 

1  Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 
i.XXfc"?-   ^°  tnouSnt  Cfm  reach,  no  tongue  declare  ; 
I  d  Q9^niie  my  tnan^^nl  heart  to  thee, 

'7  And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

2  Thy  love,  how  cheering  is  its  ray  ! 
All  pain  before  its  presence  flics; 

Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  its  healing  beams  arise. 
O,  let  thy  love  my  soul  inflame, 

And  to  thy  service  sweetly  bind ; 
Transfuse  it  through  my  inmost  frame, 

And  mould  me  wholly  to  thy  mind. 
4  Thy  love,  in  sufferings,  be  my  peace ; 

Thy  love,  in  weakness,  make  me  strong  : 
And,  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Thr  love  shall  be  my  endless  song. 

131   &  I  *•  6  J     Trust  in   Cod^j^  j^J         C    M 

1  SlXCE  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 
O  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 

Or  to  appoint  our  ways ! 
Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  good, 

Nor  less  when  he  denies ; 
E'en  crosses  from  his  sovereign  hand 

Are  hlessings  in  disguise. 
Why  :~!iould  we  doubt  a  Father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 
To  his  unerring  gracious  will 

Be  every  wish  resigned. 
In  the  fair  book  of  life  divine, 

My  God,  inscribe  my  name; 
Th»re  let  it  fill  some  humble  place 

Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

M  J.  Kerrey. 


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p.s.fry 


WORSHIP. 

152  Complete  in  Jestis.  f.Z$'f^=>  E.  M. 

1  My  soul  complete  in  Jesus  stands; 
It  fears  no  more  the  law's  demands; 
The  smile  of  God  is  sweet  within, 
Where  all  before  was  guilt  and  sin.  ^ 

'1  My  soul  at  rest  in  Jesus  lives,  $"/  Jo-vO 

Accepts  the  peace  his  pardon  gives, 
Receives  the  grace  his  death  secured,  /*"  /y  fp-cz 
And  pleads  the  anguish  he  endured.  f 

3  My  soul  its  every  ioe  defies, 

And  cries — "  'Tis  God  that  justifies  ! 

Who  charges  God's  elect  with  sin  ? 

Shall  Christ,  who  died  their  peace  to  win?" 

4  A  song  of  praise  my  soul  shall  sing, 
To  our  eternal,  glorious  King; 
Shall  worship  humbly  at  his  feet, 
In  whom  alone  it  stands  complete. 

~   /•/■>     r*  f~~~  ^»_-         Grace  W.  Hinsdale. 

153  The  Watchful  Servant. — Matt.  xxv.  7.         "8,  .. 

1  Earthly  joys  no  longer  please  us,  n,  if  <$y 

Here  would  we  renounce  them  all, '  / 

Seek  our  only  rest  in  Jesus, 
Him  our  Lord  and  Master  call. 

2  Faith,  our  languid  spirits  cheering,  3//^  /»  ^ 

Points  to  where  he  is  above, 

Bids  us  look  for  his  appearing, 

Bids  us  triumph  in  his  love. 

3  May  our  lights  be  always  burning, 

And  our  loins  be  girded  round, 
Waiting  for  our  Lord's  returning, 
Longing  for  the  welcome  sound. 

4  Thus  the  Christian  life  adorning, 

Never  will  we  be  afraid, 
Should  he  come  at  night  or  morning, 
Early  dawn  or  evening  shade. 

79  Cbas.  Lawrence  Ford. 


T,i  i.ri 

z.jf.d  wons,,,p- 

154  Hapjy  in  Christ.  6,9. 

0  now  happy  are  they 
\  (O  •<$r~!      ^V'K)  tne  Saviour  obey, 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above  ! 
O,  what  tongue  can  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 

Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love ! 

2  That  sweet  comfort  was  mine 
When  the  favor  divine 

I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb: 
When  my  heart  it  believed, 
What  a  joy  I  received, 

What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name! 

3  Jesus,  all  the  day  long, 
Was  my  joy  ami  my  song; 

O  that  all  his  salvation  might  see! 

He  hath  loved  me,  I  cried, 

He  hath  suffered  and  died 
To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me. 

4  O  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood! 
Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

1  was  perfectly  blest, 

As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 

Chas.  Weslcj-. 
X55  Saved  through  Christ.  L.  31. 

1  My  soul  tli rough  my  Redeemer's  care, 

Saved  from  the  second  death  I  feel, 
My  eyes  from  tears  of  dark  despair, 
My  feet  from  falling  into  hell. 

2  Wherefore  to  him  my  feet  shall  run  ; 

My  eyes  on  his  perfections  gazo  ; 
My  sold  shall  live  for  God  alone  ; 
And  all  within  mo  shout  hio  praise. 


6  ♦  ^* '^worship,    jgfe 

X5Q  Return  to  God.  V.  M. 

1  O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  Whore  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  sought  the  Lord? 
Where  is  that  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

4  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

,.  W.  Con-per 

157  C  r  T.'tf,  B -t     Trust  in  God.  £  .>/,  <T&    ^  M. 

1  Trust,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God  ; 

For  he  hath  pledged  himself  to  bless; 
And  make  his  faithful  word  thy  rod, 
Thy  staff,  thy  comfort  in  distress. 

2  What  though  the  fearful  forms  of  wrath 

Strike  men  of  boldest  hearts  with  dread  ! 
He  is  the  guardian  of  thy  path  ; 

O  trust  and  never  be  afraid.     JO'%&'$*7 

3  All  nature  executes  his  will ;       m  ^  /vflV^ 

All  things  obey  his  high  behes't; -,        ^a- 
Trust  in  the  Lord,  Jehovah,  still ;    jJG'&o 
For  all  who  trust  in  him  are  blest.  /    y    a& 

4  Then,  O  my  soul,  no  more  distrust: 

In  light  or  darkness,  good  or  ill ;    £5  /pjp-o 
His  law  is  love,  his  way  is  just; 
Trust  in  the  Lord,  Jehovah,  still. 


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J<  $  l '  *(  "WORSHIP. 

158  ^'  "        All-sufficient  Grace.  L.  M. 

1  Wait,  ray  soul!  upon  the  Lord, 

To  his  gracious  promise  flee, 
Laying  hold  upon  his  word — 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 
*'/Z»£"^      Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 

God  has  promised  needful  grace  ; 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 
Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief, 

In  succession  thou  mayest  sec; 
This  is  still  thy  sweet  relief— 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 
Ilo<-!c  of  Ages  !  I'm  secure, 

With  thy  promise,  full  and  free, 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sure — 

"As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  he." 


15Q  Discipline  of  Affliction. 

1  When  sore  affliction  presses 

Ai.d  painful  is  your  load, 
Remember  all  distresses 

Are  helpers  unto  God. 
Put  all  your  trust  in  Jesus, 

And  trust  him  ever  more  ; 
Jle  cureth  all  diseases 

By  his  almighty  power. 

2  Does  Satan  now  oppress  yon 

With  ailments  hard  to  bear? 
And  doubts  and  fears  distress  you- 

Go  to  the  Lord  in  prayer; 
Commit  to  him  your  trouble, 

And  tell  him  all  your  grief; 
And,  though  lie  render  double, 

He'll  surely  give  relief. 


WORSHIP. 

3  But  if  he  sees  it  better 
For  you  to  suffer  pain, 
And  wear  the  galling  fetter, 

He  will  your  strength  sustain  ; 
And  when  for  glory  fitted, 

Your  sufferings  shall  cease, 
And  you  shall  be  admitted 
To  endless  joy  and  peace. 

j.  g.  w. 

(I.  iLSs"^ 

130  Resignation,  C.  M, 

1  Father!  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace,-     *?'Z  2.  S^^-T 
Let  this  petition  rise: 

2  "Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  let  me  live  to  thee. 

3  "  Let  the  sweet  hope,  that  thou  art  mine, 

My  life  and  death  attend  : 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end." 

Anne  Steele. 
1(31  Welcome  Cross.       -.  /(TQX^    "s" 

1  'Trs  my  happiness  below,     /' ! 

Not  to  live  without  the  cross, 
Bat  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss. 

2  Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  all, 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

3  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 

Trials  c;ive  new  life  to  prayer; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, 

Lay  me  low  and  keep  me  there. 

li  William  Cowper. 


WORSHIP. 
162  Morning.  S.  M. 

1  We  lift  our  hearts  to  th°o, 

O  Day-Star  from  on  high  ; 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade. 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  O  let  thy  orient  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse, 

The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice 

Which  shade  the  universe. 

3  O  may  no  gloomy  crime 

Pollute  the  rising  day  ! 
Or  Jesus'  blood,  like  evening  dew, 
Wash  all  its  stains  away. 

4  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past, 
And  live  this  short  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

Wes.  Col. 

163   7'&A?7  Evening.  S.  M. 

1  The  day  is  past  and  gone, 

The  evening  shades  appear; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 

The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 
i   /^r.^y       Secrre  from  all  our  fears; 

May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

3  And  when  we  early  rise, 

To  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run  : 

4  That  when  our  days  are  pist, 

And  we  from  time  remove, 
Lord,  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
Tne  bosom  of  thy  love. 

*>*  John  Lelaud, 


XL    FOR  REVIVALS. 

164  The  Acceded  Time.  S.  M. 

1  Now  is  tli'  accepted  time,-    /,  % ,  $  t?" 
Now  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 

Now,  sinners,  come,  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  f.icc. 

2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time; 
The  Saviour  calls  to-day  ; 

To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late; 

Then  why  should  you  delay? 
-  3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time; 

The  gospel  bids  yoa  come, 
And  every  promise  in  his  word 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 
4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls, 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love  ; 
Then  will  the  angels  swiftly  ily 

To  bear  the  news  above. 

J.  Dobell. 


1($5  Just  as   T':ou  art.  h.  M. 

1  Just  as  thou  art — without  one  trace 
Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace, — 
Or  rneetuess  for  the  heavenly  place,-~ 

O  guilty  sinner  !  come, — now  come. 

2  Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears, 
Thy  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  tears; 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears ; — 

O  trembling  sinner!  come, — now  come. 

3  "The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come!" 
Rejoiceing  saints  re-echo,  "Come!" 
"Who  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will,  may 

come  ;  — 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come, — now  come. 

ho  Russell  s.  Cook. 


FOR   REVIVALS. 

\QQ  Sinner  Admonished.  7 

1  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

^_  T.  Scoit. 

r./r.fj 

167  ^ie  S'inner  Entreated  to  Awake.  7 

1  Sixxer,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep ; 
AVake  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 
Raise  thy  spirit  dark  and  dead ; 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  "Wake  from  sleep ;  arise  from  death  ; 
See  the  bright,  the  living  path  ; 
Watchful,  tread  that  path ;  be  wise ; 
Leave  thy  folly  ;  seek  the  skies. 

3  Leave  thy  folly  ;  cease  from  crime ; 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time ; 
Life  secure  without  delay  ; 

Evil  is  thy  mortal  day. 

4  O,  then,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep ; 
"Wake  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night ; 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

66  H.  Y.  Onderdcn*. 


FOR  REVIVALS. 

QS  Shiners  Called.  R,  7, 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 

Come  in  mercy's  gracious  hour; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power, 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 
Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  ; 

This  he  gives  you  ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 
Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo!  your  Maker  prostrate  lies; 
On  the  blooily  tree  behold  him  ; 
Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies : 

"It  is  finished;" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice? 
4  Lo!  th'  incarnate  God  ascended, 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly  j 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude: 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

J.  Hart. 
1(39  The  Voice  of  Jesus.  1 

1  Come,  says  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 

Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice; 

I  will  guide  you  to  your  home ; 

Weary  pilgrim  !  hither  come. 
'2  Hither  come,  for  here  is  found 

Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound 

Pence  that  ever  shall  endure, 

IL'st  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

67  AnnaL  Harbauld. 


FOR   REVIVALS.    ft'1 
170       ■  7ul>Uee.       +f,fCCr      B.M. 

1  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 

The  gladly  solemn  pound  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound  ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home." 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  by  his  blow! 

Through  alfthe  lands  proclaim; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners'  home. 

3  Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 

Tiie  heritage  above, 
Shall  have  it  back  i in  bought, 

The  gilt  of  Jesus'  love; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace  • 
Ye  happy  souls  draw  near, 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ;  * 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,'  heme. 

C.  Wcslej. 
171  "  Yet  there  is  Room"  C.  M. 

1  Come,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast ; 

O  come  without  delay  ; 
For  there  is  room,  in  Jesus'  breast 
For  all  who  will  obev. 

2  There's  room  around  thy  Father's  beard 

For  thee  and  thousands  more  : 
O  come,  and  welcome,  to  the  Lord  ; 
Yea,  come  this  very  hour. 


//,  y,/ffe    FOR  REVIVALS.     I'3&  •Jf'*! 

172  &•  ?'  Ff&sus  the  Saviour.      '  L.  M. 

1  Of  Him  who  did  salvation  bring, 

I  could  forever  think  and  sing;  g. t  £-§- 
Arise,  ye  needy,  he'll  relieve;  ^  .  Q,cr 
Arise,  ye  guilty,  he'll  forgive.       /    '»'*» 

2  To  shame  our  sins,  he  blushed  in  blood  ; 
He  closed  his  eyes  to  show  us  G:>d  : 
Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know, 
That  none  but  Go  1  such  love  can  show. 

3  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone 

I  shed  my  tear-?  and  make  my  moan ; 
Where'er  I  am,  where'er  I  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love. 

4  Insatiate,  to  this  spring  I  fly  ; 
I  drink  and  yet  am  ever  dry  : 

Ah,  who  against  thy  charms  is  proof? 
Ah,  who  that  loves  can  love  enough  ? 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux. 

173  FoIIewmg  Jesus.    £,,1*7 SL    L'  M 

1  Jesus,  my  all  to  heaven  has  gone,  -^^ 
He  whom  I  fixed  my  hopes  upon;  2-  f-^t*/ 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 

The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view.      'Y'X.f,  «o 

2  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought,  ,  /  . .  £-cv 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not, 

My  grief  a  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 

3  The  more  I  strove  against  his  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more — 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 

4  Lo,  glad  I  cornel  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee,  whose  I  am; 
Nothing  but  sin  have  1  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

«»  J.  Ceuni:k. 


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FOB  REVIVALS.  ^f£ 


174  The  Sufficient  Sacrifice.  <f-\    II.  M. 

1  Arise,  my  soul,  arise  ;        ^'      -tn.  ^*7 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ;  J  J' 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears: 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands. 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  The  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Eeceived  on  Calvary,  j,    fc    Jf  Jp" 

Now  pour  effectual  prayers, 

And  strongly  speak  for  me  : 
"  Forgive  him,  oh,  forgive,"  they  cry, 
"  Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die."' 

3  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

The  dear  Anointed  One ; 
lie  cannot  turn  away 

The  pleading  of  his  Son  : 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  To  God  I'm  reconciled  ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear  ; 
He  owns  me  for  his  child  ; 

I  can  no  longer  fear  : 
With  filial  trust  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "  Father,  Abba  Father,"  cry. 

C.  Wesley. 

175  Coming  to  Jesus.  S.  M. 

1  Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee, 

A  sinner  all  defiled  ; 
O  take  the  stain  of  guilt  away, 
And  own  me  as  thy  child/ 

2  I  cannot  live  in  sin, 

And  feel  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
Thy  blood  can  make  my  spirit  clean  ; 
0  write  my  name  above  ! 


Anou 


&r/53r&     F0R  REVIVALS,   jf  ^  gu 

176  The  Voice  of  Jesus.  /.%,$,fJC.  M. 

1  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say — 

"  Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one!  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  my  breast :  " 

2  I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 

I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold  !  I  freely  give 
The  living  water ;  thirsty  one  ! 
Stoop  down,  and  drink  and  live :  " 
4.  I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 
Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 
And  now  I  live  in  him. 
5  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
'"I  am  this  dark  world's  Light; 
Look  unto  me ;  thy  morn  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 
G  I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 
In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And,  in  that  light  of  life,  I'll  walk 
Till  travelling  days  are  done. 

Horatius  Boaar. 

177  Self-Dedication.  C.  M. 

1  Welcome,  O  Saviour  !  to  my  heart; 

Po-sess  thine  humble  throne  ; . 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake — ■ 

To  thee  I  all  resign ; 
My  longing  heart,  O  Jesus  !  take, 
And  make  it  all  divine. 

91  Hugh  Bourne. 


//,  2.  £  »£  J-"*011  REVIVALS.     ^.  /  A.  fj 

178  Searching  Inquiry.        2>'^'°^~*'    ' 

1  Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord ; 
'Tis  the  .Saviour ;  hear  his  word  : 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee  : 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  Jov'st  thou  me? 

2  "I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound, 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

4  "Thou  s  ;alt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  Is  done; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be: 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me?" 

5  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore ; 
Oh,  for  grace  to  love  ihee  more ! 

W.  Covrper. 

179  The  Surrender.  8,  7, 

1  Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer! 

Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Lord!  I  make  a  full  surrender, 

Every  power  and  thought  be  thine ; 

Thine  entirely — 
Through  eternal  ages  thine. 

2  Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion, 

Earth  and  hell  will  disappear; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 

When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near: 

Shout,  O  Zion  ! 
Shout,  ye  saints !  the  Lord  is  here. 


XII.    LORD'S   SUPPER. 

ISO  Reconciled.  C.  51. 

1  And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 

AY  ho  once  at  distance  stood? 
Did  Jesus,  to  effect  this  change, 
Pour  out  his  precious  blood  '{ 

2  O  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above  ! 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
Or  damp  our  flaming  love? 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  choirs, 

To  praise  our  glorious  King, 
And  may  that  love  which  spread  this  feast 
Inspire  us  while  we  slug. 


18X  Grateful  Remembrance.  C.  II. 

1  If  human  kindness  meets  return, 

And  owns  the  grateful  tie,  o  >  2tT,  f*? 

If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh — 

2  Oh,  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  him  who  died,  our  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  death  and  wo  t 

3  While  yet  in  anguish  he  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed — 
"Meet,  and  remember  rac." 

4  Remember  thee !  thy  death,  thy  shame, 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share  ! 
O  memory,  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 

93  G.  T.  Noel. 


t*1^  lord's  supper. 

1S2  Eat  ye  all  of  it.  ^     S.  M. 

1  Let  all  who  truly  bear        f'  ^'° 

The  bleeding  Saviour's  name, 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  us  prepare, 
And  eat  the  Paschal  Lamb. 

2  This  eucharistic  feast 

Our  every  want  supplies, 
klS.frf  A,'il  stiil  we  hy  ^s  death  are  blest, 

And  share  his  sacrifice.       a  -yr  C-Ci 

3  Who  thus  our  faith  employ  v'       '     / 

His  sufferings  to  record, 
E'en  now  we  mournfully  enjoy 
Communion  with  our  Loru. 

4  We  too  with  him  are  dead, 

And  shall  with  him  arise; 
The  cross  on  which  he  bows  his  head 
Shall  lift  us  to  therskies. 

Wes.  Col. 

133  l!!  Memory  cf  Christ.  q  S.  jf. 

1  Come,  all  who  truly  bear       <T  **--*/ 

The  name  cf  Christ,  your  Lord, 
Ills  last  mysterious  supper  share, 

And  keep  his  kindest  word  : 
Ilereby  your  faith  approve        ^  7-JTSQ 

In  Jesus  crucified; 
"In  memory  of  my  dying  love, 

Do  this,"  he  said,  and  died. 

2  Then  let  us  still  profess 

Our  Master's  honored  name, 
Stand  forth,  his  faithful  witnesses, 

True  followers  of  the  Lamb: 
In  proof  that  such  we  arc, 

His  saying  we  receive, 
And  thus  to  all  mankind  declare 

Y/e  do  in  Christ  believe. 

iJi  C  Wesley. 


XIII.    NEW  YEAR. 

13-i  Close  of  the   Year.  7ft 

1  While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here  : 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream  ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

2  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive  ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view : 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old  ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

J.  Newton. 

135  Salvation   Coming.  C.  31. 

1  Tme  hastens  on  :  ye  longing  saints, 

Now  raise  your  voices  high  ; 

And  magnify  that  sovereign  love 

Which  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  As  time  departs,  salvation  comes; 

Each  moment  brings  it  near ; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  course  shall  run, 

Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  transported  eyes. 

95  Anon. 


NEW    YEAR. 
188  The  Ne~a>   i'ear.  1    ,/  S,  12. 

1  Come,  let  us  anew  ' 
Our  journey  pursue, — 
Roll  round  with  the  year, 

And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear; 

His  adorable  will 

Let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labor  of  love. 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream  ; 
Our  time  as  a  stream, 
Glides  swiftly  away, 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay  : 

The  arrow  is  Hown  ; 

The  moment  is  gone  ; 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  near. 

3  O  that  each,  in  the  day 
Of  his  coming,  may  say, 

"J  have  fought  my  way  through, 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to 
do;" 
O  that  each  from  his  Lord 
May  receive  the  glad  word, 
"  Well  and  faithfully  done; 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  mv  throne." 

"  C   Wesley. 
187  The  Ages.  8, 7. 

1  Time  is  measuring  the  age*, 

Month  by  month  and  year  by  year, 
Passing  through  successive  stages, 
Till  the  day  of  God  appear. 

2  Time  another  year  has  meted 

Of  this  age  through  which  we  roam, 
And  it  soon  will  be  completed, 
And  the  day  of  God  will  come. 

9«  j.  g.  w. 


NEW   YEAR. 

138  Nexv  Year  :  Goodness  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand  : 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows, 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future — all  to  us  unknown — 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  thy  feet. 

P.  Doddridge. 

189  Shortness  of  Time.  f,^^Q.      CM- 

1  Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bounds 

Of  the  revolving  year  : 
How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  rounds, 
How  short  the  months  appear  ! 

2  Yet,  like  an  idle  tale,  we  spend 

The  swift-advancing  year, 
And  study  artful  ways  to  mend 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

3  Waken,  O  God,  my  trifling  heart, 

Its  great  concern  to  see  ; 
That  I  may.  act  a  faithful  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee.    - 

P.  Doddridge. 

190  Prayer  for  a  Blessing.  C.  M. 

1  Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, 

And  make  thy  glory  known  ; 
Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  From  all  the  guilt  of  former  sin 

May  mercy  set  us  free  ; 
And  let  the  year  we  now  begin, 
Bi'gin  and  en  J  with  thee. 

'  '  y?  J.  Newton. 


XIV.   DEATH   AND    RESUR- 
RECTION. 

191  yesus  Lives,     j.         -  7. 8 

1  Jesus  lives,  and  so  shall  I ;. 

Death,  thy  sting  is  gone  forever! 
He,  who  deigned  for  me  to  die, 

Lives,  the  bands  of  death  to  sever. 
He  shall  raise  me  with  the  just ; 
Jesns  is  my  hope  and  trust. 

2  Jesus  lives,  and  by  his  grace 

Victory  o'er  my  passions  giving; 
I  will  cleanse  my  heart  and  ways, 

Ever  to  his  glory  living. 
Saints  he  raises  from  the  dust ; 
Jesus  is  my  hope  and  trust. 

3  Jesus  lives,  and  death  is  now 

But  a  step  towards  the  glory. 
Courage,  then,  my  soul,  for  thou 

Hast  a  crown  of  life  before  thee  ; 
Thou  shalt  find  thy  hopes  were  just : 
Jesus  is  my  hope  and  trust. 

Anon 
192  Life  brought  to  Liglit  by  the  Gospel.  7i 

1  Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust, 
Lord,  we  own  the  sentence  just ; 
Head  and  tongue,  and  hand  and  heart 
All  in  gui't  have  borne  their  part ; 
Righteous  is  the  common  doom, 

All  must  moulder  in  the  tomb. 

2  Lord,  from  nature's  gloomy  night 
Turn  we  to  the  gospel's  light ; 
Thou  didst  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Thou  wilt  all  thy  people  save  ; 
Ransomed  by  thy  blood,  the  just 
Kise  immortal  from  the  dust. 

SM  •        Guruey. 


DEATH   AND   RESURRECTION. 
133  Death  of  Christian  Friends.  G.  M. 

1  For  dying  friends  why  do  we  grieve, 

As  round  their  couch  we  stand  ? 
Jesus  their  spirits  will  receive 
Committed  to  his  hand. 

2  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

3  The  graves  of  ail  the  saints  he  blest, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Ilead? 

4  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  souls  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

I.  WaUs  (aZtered). 
XQ*i  Hope  of  the  Resurrection.  c-7. 

1  In  this  world  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

Compassed  round  with  many  a  cai-e, 
From  eternity  we  borrow 

Hope  that  can  exclude  despair. 

2  Thee,  triumphant  God  and  Saviour! 

In  the  glass  of  faith  Ave  see,      .^    ,     C-c^ 
O  !  assist  each  faint  endeavor,     '*■'*-•  •  • 
Eaise  our  earth-born  souls  to  thee. 

3  Plac2  that  awful  scene,  before  us, 

Of  the  last  tremendous  day, 
When  to  life  thou  shalt  restore  us; — ■ 

Lingering  ages !  haste  away. 
-1  Then  this  vile  and  sinful  nature 

Incorruption  shall  put  on; 
Life-renewing,  glorious  Saviour  t 
.    Let  thy  gracious  will  be  done. 

99  Judith  [Cowper]  Madan. 


DEATH   AND  RESURRECTION. 
195  Deaili  and  Life.  S.  M. 

1  Is  it  my  doom  to  die  ? 

To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  shall  my  naked  spirit  fly 

Into  a  world  unknown  ? 
There  to  await  the  hour, 

When  Christ  shall  surely  come, 
And  raise,  by  his  almighty  power, 

My  body  from  the  tomb? 

2  My  single  aim  it  is 

To  live  that  so  I  may 
Rest  with  his  saints,  with  them  arise, 

And  meet  him  on  the  way  ; 
Redeemed  from  death  and  hell, 

His  face  I  then  shall  see, 
And  in  his  glorious  kingdom  dwell 

And  reign  eternally. 

j.  o.  w 

19Q  Support  in  Death.  L.  M. 

1  Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 

What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Christ  gained  o'er  death  the  victory, 
And  will  sustain  our  spirits  then1. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 

Fill  us  with  terror  and  dismay  ; 
And  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
In  these  frail  tenements  of  clay. 

3  Since  Jesus  will  be  with  me  there, 

His  rod  and  stafF  will  comfort  me, 
I  will  not  longer  yield  to  fear, 
Hi9  word  ensures  a  victory. 

4  Jesrs  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  them. 

100  l.  Wutu,  {a.ured). 


DEATH    AND    RESURRECTION. 

137  Death  and  Resurrection.  L.  M. 

1  The  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets, 

And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold. 
As  careless  of  the  noontide  heats, 
As  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 

2  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 

"When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows; 
Fairer  than  spring  the  colors  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

3  Or  worn  by  slowly-rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 

The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 

4  Yet  these,  new  rising  from  the  tomb, 

With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine, 
Revive  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

8.  Wesley. 
X98  Redemption  from  Death.  S.  M. 

1  And  must  this  body  die  ? 

This  well- wrought  frame  decay? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  God  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever,  from  the  skies, 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape  and  every  face 
Be  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  Saviour,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

HI  LWrtta. 


DEATH   AND   RESURRECTION. 
19i3  (» /'if  G-^blorious  Reszirrection.  ***  L.  M. 

1  What  sinners  value  I  resign  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine ; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show  ; 
lUit  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere — 
"When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there? 

0  O  glorious  hour !  O  blest  abode  !     ,,  ~  p  o<f 
I  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God  V     ^^ 
And  sin  and  grief  no  more  control 

The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 
4  My  flesh  will  slumber  in  the  ground 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

I.  Watts. 
200  TJie  Pious  Dead.  C.  M. 

1  Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 

For  all  the  pious  dead  : 
Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  dying  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest ; 

How  calm  their  slumbers  are  ! 
From  sufferings  and  from  woes  released, 
And  freed  from  every  snare, 
3.  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 
When  all  thy  saints  shall  rise, 
And,  decked  in  full  immortal  bloom, 
Attend  thee  to  the  skies. 
4  Their  tongues,  great  Prince  of  life,  shall  join 
With  their  recovered  breath, 
And  all  th'  immortal  host  ascribe 
Their  victory  to  thv  death. 

MM  I.  Wntis. 


XV.    MISCELLANEOUS. 

2014.  *2j( r<£f7mmortality  in  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives,       A  /J-tiXs 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure  ;  ,     r^- 

His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives ;   &•  "*«  ° 
Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure.^,  /  3  -^"t 

2  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell ;    .n     £>  frf- 

Immovable  the  promise  stands;    ,-,  *'  .  * 
Nor  all  the  powers  of  earth  or  hell     ^?/tfT  ^*X 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands.  ^^ 

3  Here,  O  my  soul !  thy  trust  repose  ;  "^ '  ' 

If  Jesus  is  forever  mine, 
Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 


20  2    <Tf*"        Entering  the  Church.  L.  M. 

1  O  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God!    5     ,    ^* 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice,    &  '  (&'* 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  0  happy  bond  that  seals  my  vows      H"**  *•*** 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love  ! 
L?t  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

B  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done, 
I  am  the  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 
Fixed  on  "this  blissful  centre,  rest, 
Nor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart. 
With  him  of  every  good  possest. 

103  P.  Doddridge. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


*J.//'&> 


203  The  Good  Shepherd.  L.  M. 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  ieed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye; 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint,    5  1  &,&*& 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant,  *" 

To  fertile  vales,  and  dewy  meads,    i,X<Y-f"<? 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads; 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  de.  th  I  tread, 
W7ith  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord  !  art  with  me  still; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  1  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

Joseph  Addison. 

204  Th*  Presence  and  Grace  of  Jesus.  8,  7. 

1  Jesus!  Jesus  !  come  and  save  us 

From  the  sins  that  so  distress, 
Make  us  all  thy  love  would  have  us, 
Happy,  in  our  trustfulness. 

2  Jesus!  jesusl  cheering,  healing, 

By  the  Holy  Spirit's  aid, 
Come,  thy  pardoning  love  revealing; 
So  we  will  not  be  afraid. 

1W 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  Jesus!  Jesus  !  life  is  sadness, 

When  it  lives  apart  from  thee; 
Come,  and  fill  it  all  with  gladness, 
Pleasantness  and  purity. 

4  Jesus!  Jesus!  grant  the  blessing 

Of  a  calm,  contented  mind, 
That,  the  joy  of  faith  possessing, 
Perfect  peace  our  souls  may  lind. 

5  Jesus !  Jesus !  watching  o'er  us, 

Lead  us  safely  on  our  way, 
Thou,  the  Light  of  hope,  before  us, 
Till  the  night  shall  change  to  day. 

6  Jesus!  Jesus!  gently  guiding 

By  the  path  thyself  hath  trod, 
For  our  ceaseless  need  providing, 
Keep  us  till  we  rest  with  God. 

Henry  Batcman. 
205  Our  Glorious  Home.  8, 7. 

1  Daily  sing  we  songs  of  gladness, 

As  we  pans  along  the  road, 
To  the  glorious  land  of  promise, 

To  the  city  of  our  God ; 
To  the  house  of  many  mansions 

In  the  better  world  to  come ; 
Where  our  Saviour  wiil  receive  us 

In  our  everlasting  home. 

2  It  will  be  a  home  of  beauty, 

It  will  be  a  home  of  joy, 
Where  the  glory  never  fadeth, 

Where  the  pleasures  never  cloy. 
There  the  day  is  robed  in  splendor, 

And  it  never  shall  be  night; 
God  himself  shall  be  its  brightness, 

And  the  Lamb  shall  be  its  light. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
20G  The   Wanderer  Restored.  L.  M 

1  A  hundbed  sheep  the  shepherd  told, 
And  ninety-nine  were  in  the  fold* 
But  one  had  wandered  far  away 
Upon  the  mountain-side,  astray, 
Exposed,  and  trembling  with  affright, 
As  shadows  darkened  into  night. 

2  Leaving  the  ninety-nine  in  care, 
The  shepherd  sought  the  wanderer  ; 

O'er  rugged  steep,  through  trackless  waste, 

"With  many  weary  steps  he  passed  ; 

By  falling  stones  and  piercing  thorn 

His  flesh  was  sadly  bruised  and  torn.  /   .*  $.* 

3  At  last,  upon  the  barren  heath,  6</6>*y 
Exhausted,  faint  and  nigh  to  death, 

His  sheep  he  found,  and  to  his  breast 
The  rescued  one  in  transport  pressed  ; 
With  his  own  blood  he  washed  its  stains, 
And  life  gave  from  his  bleeding  veins. 

4  Then,  on  his  shoulders  gently  laid, 

He  bore  his  sheep  through  glen  and  glade, 
And  to  the  fold,  rejoicing  more 
The  single  wanderer  to  restore, 
Than  o'er  the  ninety-nine  which  lay 
Safe  in  the  fold,  and  did  not  stray. 


207    /J yr  S~d>       P*ssmenot.     Z,XjJy  8,5 

1  Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour, 

Hear  my  humble  cry  ; 
While  on  others  thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief, 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief! 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  Trusting  only  in  thy  merit, 

Would  I  seek  thy  face, 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  thy  grace ! 

4  Thou  the  spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me, 
Whom  on  earth  have  I  besides  thee ! 
Whom  in  heaven  but  thee  ! 

V.J.  C.  Van  Alstjne. 
fr)8    &'**•'      "   Only  Jesus  Crucified.  7,0,  S. 

1  Vatn,  delusive  world,  adieu, 

With  all  of  creature  good  ;        o  -  U>  -  o 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood  ! 
All  thy  pleasure  I  forego, 

I  trample  on  thy  wealth  and  pride  ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know.  i  *>    5?  ^ 

And  Jesus  crucified  ! '  *+'  ^  *  '  °  v 

2  Other  knowledge  I  disdain,         O'  *-H 'o^j 

'Tis  all  but  vanity  ; 
Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God,  was  slain, 

He  tasted  death  for  me  ! 
Me  to  save  from  endless  wo 

The  sin-atoning  victim  died  ! 
Only  Jesus  will  1  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified ! 

3  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end  ; 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend  ; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  his  faith  abide  : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified  ! 

107  C.  Wesley. 


W •*~/'0  ~l  MISCELLANEOUS. 

209     7>  ??.  &~  Nearer  to  God.    *J'l2~'>i &  «,  | 

1  Nearer,  ray  God  !  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee  ;  ^v^- 

Ev'u  though  it  be  a  cross  U'^i-  &* 

That  raiseth  me,  t,  ,\,*4  Q~<5 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be,  •* 
Nearer,  mv  God  !  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee. 

2  Though  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet,  in  ray  dreams,  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God !  to  thee,  etc. 

3  There  let  the  way  appear, 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  thou  sendst  to  me, 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God !  to  thee,  etc. 

4  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God  !  to  thee,  etc. 

5  And  when  my  body  sinks 

In  death's   repose, 
When  to  the  hidden  world 

My  spirit  goes; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  ray  God  !  to  thee,  etc. 

10a  Sarati  P.  Ad«m«  talt  ) 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
210  Sowing  and  Reading.  '  9, 7. 

1  Sowing  the  seed  of  the  kingdom,  Lord, 
Some  of  it  falls  on  the  wayside  hard. 
Trodden  by  men  in  their  heedlessness, 

„ Eaten  by  fowls  in  their  greediness; 
0/1/- S^And  what  will  the  harvest  be? 
O  what  will  the  harvest  be? 
Sown  in  the  hearts  of  the  heedless  and  ga; 
Satan  soon  taketh  the  good  seed  away  ; 
Whether  in  time  or  eternity, 
m.  jy      Nought,  ah,  nought,  will  the  harvest  K 

2  Sowing  the  seed  it  is  often  found 
Some  of  it  falls  upon  rocky  ground, 
Where  is  no  deepness  of  earth,  and  then 
Quickly  it  grows  by  the  sun  and  rain, 

But  what  will  the  harvest  be?  || 
Lacking  of  root,  when  temptations  arise, 
Suddenly  blasted  it  withers  and  dies,  etc. 

3  Sowing  the  seed  it  is  also  found 
Some  of  it  falls  upon  thorny  ground  ; 
Springing  up  with  it  the  thorns  are  rife, 
Choking  the  seed  in  its  struggling  life, 

And  what  will  the  harvest  be?  || 
Riches  and  cares,  in  their  vain  pursuit, 
Strangle  the  word  and  it  yields  no  fruit,  et 

4  Sowing  the  seed  of  the  Word  of  God, 
Some  of  it  falls  upon  ground  that's  goo!, 
Deep  in  the  faith  of  the  heart  takes  root, 
Grows  up  and  brings  forth  abundant  fruit 

And  such  will  the  harvest  be, 
Yes,  such  will  the  harvest  be, 
Thirty-fold,  sixty,  a  hundred  is  given, 
Fulness  of  joy  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven ; 
Gathered  at  last  in  eternity, 
Great,  O  great  will  the  harvest  be. 

uj  j.  o.  \r. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
211  Good  Soldiers.  7, 

1  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 
O  /\(^  &^~        Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross ! 

' n       Lift  high  his  royal  banner, 
^ *-°j  '  *    •  It  must  not  suffer  loss : 

From  victory  unto  victory 
£,/&-  frtf  I[1*  army  shall  he  lead, 

'       Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 
And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

The  trumpet  call  obey; 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict, 

In  this  his  glorious  day: 
Ye  that  are  men  !  now  serve  him, 

Against  unnumbered  foes ; 
Your  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus; 

Stand  in  his  strength  alone  ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you ; 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own  : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

4  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus ; 

The  strife  will  not  be  lorg; 
This  day,  the  noise  of  battle, — 

The  next,  the  victor's  song  : 
To  him  that  overcomcth, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 
lie,  with  the  King  of  glory, 

Shall  reirn  eternally  ! 

"  i:J  Gcorso  Dufficlil. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  rj^j  £  ,  D  7 


212  jesus  of  Nazareth  Passeth  by.  L.  M. 

1  What  means  this  eager,  anxious  throng 
Which  moves  with  busy  haste  along — 
These  wondrous  gatherings  day  by  day? 
"What  means  this  strange  commotion,  say? 

In  accents  hushed  the  throng  reply  : 

"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by."  -  . 

2  Who  is  this  Jesus?  why  should  he  *l//2~"Cr<r 
The  city  move  so  mightily? 

A  passing  stranger,  has  he  skill 
To  move  the  multitude  at  will? 

Again  the  stirring  tones  reply : 

"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

3  Jesus !  'tis  he  who  once  below 

Man's  pathway  trod,  'mid  pain  and  woe; 
And  burdened  ones,  where'er  he  came, 
Brought  out  their  sick  and  deaf  and  lame. 

The  blind  rejoiced  to  hear  the  cry : 

"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

4  Again  he  comes  !     From  place  to  place 
His  holy  footprints  we  can  trace. 

He  pauseth  at  our  threshold — nay, 
He  enter.-' — .ondescends  to  stay. 

Shall  we  not  gladly  raise  the  cry: 

"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

5  Ho!  all  ye  heavy-laden,  come! 
Here's  pardon,  comfort,  rest,  and  home. 
Ye  wanderers  from  a  Father's  face, 
Return,  accept  his  proffered  grace, 

Ye  tempted,  there's  a  refuge  nigh  : 
''Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

6  But  if  you  still  this  call  refuse, 
And  all  his  wondrous  love  abuse, 
Soon  will  he  sadly  from  you  turn, 
Your  bitter  prayer  for  pardon  spurn, 

"Too  late  !  too  late  !"  will  be  the  cry — 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  has  jessed  by. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
213   7r/<?»?J"W^  know  in  P*rt"  C.  ] 

1  Thy  way,  O  God  !  is  in  the  sea, 
_,           _  Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace ; 

d,jo-$p       Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 

2  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will ; 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight ; 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light? 

3  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround, 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  wondering  thoughts  confound. 

4  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love ; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

5  With  rapture  1  shall  soon  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace ; 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

214-  ~7.  l£v$f  Trust  in  Providence.  C. 

1  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  lift 

Id  -7  %~7         ^n  trou^e>  anc*  in  joy, 

'       lr    The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
fjtQ.^  O  My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

'  2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all,  that  are  distressed, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
3  '(O  'T«         And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

6  O,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  his  name; 
When  in  distress  to  him  1  called, 
IIo  to  my  rescue  came. 

1  2 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  O,  make  but  trial  of  his  love  ; 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truih  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints!  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  ; 
Come,  make  his  service  your  delight  — 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

t-^  Kabum  Taie. 


215  The  Saints  Marching  up.         .      7,  G,  8, 6 

1  Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand, 

In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints, 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light: 
Tis  finished,  all  is  finished, 

Their  light  with  death  and  sin; 
Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 

And  let  the  victors  in. 

2  What  rush  of  hallelujahs 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky  ! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh  ! 
O  day,  for  which  Creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made; 
O  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand-fold  repaid. 

3  O,  then  what  raptured  greetings 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore! 
AVhat  hale  and  happy  meetings 

AVhere  partings  are  no  more  ! 
Then  eyes  with  joy  shall  sparkle, 

That  lately  brimmed  with  tears, 
For  God  shall  dwell  among  them 

Through  everlasting  years. 

S  113  Henry  Alford. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

216  The  Future  Canaan.  6,  3,  4. 

1  Though  nature's  strength  decay, 

And  earth  and  hell  withstand, 
To  Canaan's  hounds  I  urge  my  way, 

At  his  command  ; 
The  watery  deep  I  pass, 

With  Jesus  in  my  view, 
And  through  the  howling  wilderness 

My  way  pursue. 

2  The  goodly  land  I  see, 

With  peace  and  plenty  blest, 
A  land  of  sacred  liberty, 

And  endless  rest ; 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 

And  oil  and  wine  abound, 
And  trees  of  life  forever  grow, 

With  mercy  crowned. 

3  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 

The  Lord  our  righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin  ; 

The  Prince  of  peace 
On  Zion's  sacred  height 

His  kingdom  still  maintains, 
And  glorious  with  his  saints  in  light 

Forever  reigns. 

Olivers. 

217  Forever  with  the  Lord.  S.  M. 

1  Forever  with  the  Lord  ! 

Amen,  so  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word ; 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him  I  roam  , 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent, 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  My  Father's  house  I  seek, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near, 
At  times,  when  earthly  shadows  break, " 
Thy  golden  gates  appear. 

4  My  thirsty  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  of  restr 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

S.  M.  Montgomery. 


213  Pressing  on.  10,  5,  12. 

1  Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue, 

With  vigor  press  on, 
Xor  rest  till  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  won  : 
Of  heavenly  birth,  though  wandering  on  earth, 

This  is  not  our  place,  [fesrf. 

But  strangers  and  pilgrims  ourselves  we  con- 


At  Jesus'  call  we  gave  up  our  all, 

And  still  we  forego, 
For  Jesus'  sake,  our  enjoyments  below; 
No  longing  we  find  for  the  country  behind, 

But  onward  we  press 
To  tli'  heavenly  country  we  hope  to  possess. 


A  country  of  joy,  without  any  alloy, 

We  thither  repair ; 
Our  hearts  and  our  treasure  already  are  there : 
We  march  hand  in  hand  to  Immanuel's  land, 

No  matter  what  cheer 
We  meet  with  on  earth,  for  eternity's  near. 

115  C.  Wesley. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

219  Reign  of  Otrisi.  8, 7. 

1  Hark  the  song  of  jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunder's  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore  : 
"  Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign  y' 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main, 

2  Hallelujah  !  hark,  the  sound, 

From  the  d^pth  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies: 
See  Jehovah's  banner  furled, 

Sheathed  his  sword — he  speaks,  'tis  done, 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  Kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway; 
He  shall  reign  when  like  a  scroll 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away; 
Then  the  end — beneath  his  rod 

Man's  ',ast  enemy  shall  fall : 
Hallelujah  I  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all-in-all. 

J.  Montgomery. 

220  Z!on  Redeemed.  L.  at. 

1  Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head 
From  dust  and  darkness  and  the  dead  ; 
Though  humbled  long,  awake,  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  excellence  be  known  ; 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
Thy  glories  shall  the  world  confess. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer, 
His  hand  thy  ruin  shall  repair; 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

P.  Doddridge. 


221  Blessedness  of  Christ's  Reign.  C.  M. 

1  Behold,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 

In  latter  days  shall  rise 
Above  the  tops  of  circling  hills, 
A  charm  to  distant  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round. 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow; 
"Up  to  the  hill  of  God,"  they'll  say, 
"And  to  his  house,  we'll  go." 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land  ; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge, 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide; 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  quell  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  No  strife  shall  rage,  nor  hostile  feuds 

Disturb  those  peaceful  years; 
To  plow-shares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruning-hooks  their  spears. 

117  Michael  Bruce. 


K)  •  3  .<P&>  MISCELLANEOUS. 

222  The  Heavenly  Kingdom.  8s. 

1  We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest, 

Of  that  country  so  bright  and  so  fair, 
•  And  oft  are  its  glories  confess'd, 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold  ; 

Of  its  walls  decked  with  jewels  so  rare, 
Of  its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold — 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

3  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 

From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care, 
From  trials  without  and  within — 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 

4  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love ; 

Of  the  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 
Of  the  raptures  which  every  heart  move — 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

5  May  wre  then,  midst  pleasure  or  woe, 

For  that  kingdom  our  hearts  now  prepare ; 
And  shortly  we  also  shall  know 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

Elizabeth  iliils. 

223  Jerusalem.  C  M. 

1  Jerusalem,  my  glorious  home, 

O  how  I  long  for  thee  ! 
When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end, 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

2  Thy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stone, 

Most  glorious  to  behold  ; 
Thy  gates  are  pearls  most  rich  and  rare, 
Thy  streets  are  paved  with  gold. 

3  Thy  garden  and  thy  pleasant  walks 

My  study  long  have  been  ; 
Such  dazzling  views  by  human  sight 
Have  never  yet  been  seen. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  If  such  thy  holy  city,  Lord, 

Why  should  we  linger  here? 
Still  cieaving  to  this  vile  abode, 
Nor  -wish  thee  to  appear? 

5  Lord,  help  us  by  thy  mighty  grace 

To  keep  in  view  the  prize, 
Till  thou  dost  come  to  take  us  home 
To  that  blest  Paradise. 

6  When  we've  been  there  a  thousand  years, 

Bright  shining  as  the  sun, 
"We've  no  less  days  to  sing  God's  praise 
Than  when  Ave  first  begun. 

Anon 
224  Jerusalem.       g.^.SZ?      CM. 

1  Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home  ! 

Name  ever  clear  to  me  ! 
"When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  "When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  wall 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  ; 
Blest  seats,  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

*  119  David  Dickson. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
225  Asking  to  see  God's  Glory.  8 

1  O  Lord,  thou  hast  answered  my  prayer 

And  given  nie  favor  with  thee; 
My  name  thou  hast  deigned  to  declare, 

And  publish  thy  friendship  for  me; 
Then  let  me  prefer  this  request, 

For  thou  hast  encouraged  my  plea, 
My  spirit  can  never  find  re^t 

Until  I  thy  glory  shall  see. 

2  In  tempests  I've  stood  undismayed. 

My  spirit  was  nerved  by  thy  word  ; 
The  lightnings  around  me  have  played, 

Thy  voice  in  the  thunder  I've  heard  : 
But  why  thus  in  da ik tress  enshroud 

Thyself,  whom  I  languish  to  see? 
Break  through  thy  pavilion  of  cloud, 

And  now  show  thy  glory  to  me. 

3  Thy  face  if  I  cannot  heboid, 

And  still  in  this  body  remain, 
Thy  goodness  and  mercy  untold, 

And  lit  me  in  glory  to  reign  ; 
And  when  in  the  clouds  thou  slialt  come, 

Extend  thy  salvation  to  me; 
*>iy  body  redeem  from  the  tomb, 

And  raise  me  to  glory  with  thee. 


J.  g.  w. 


226  Looking  for  Christ's   Coming. 

1  Dear  Lord,  in  the  spirit  of  prayer. 

We  lung  thy  appearing  to  see, 
Resigned  to  the  burden  we  bear, 

But  longing  to  triumph  with  tliee 
'Tis  good  at  thy  word  to  be  here, 

'Tis  better  in  thee  to  be  gone, 
And  see  thee  in  glory  appear, 

And  rise  to  a  share  in  thy  throne. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  To  mourn  for  thy  coming  Is  sweet, 

To  weep  at  thy  longer  delay  ; 
But  thou,  whom  we  hasten  to  meet, 

Shalt  chase  all  our  sorrows  away: 
The  tears  shall  be  wiped  from  our  eyes, 

When  thee  we  behold  in  the  cloud, 
And  echo  the  joys  of  the  skies, 

And  shout  to  the  trumpet  of  God. 


227  Expectant  Hope.  6, 9. 

1  O  for  wings  !  O  for  wings  ! 
As  the  lark  upward  spring?!, 

Antedating  the  day  newly  born  ; 

So  my  spirit  would  rise, 

And  ascend  to  the  skies, 
To  salute  the  millennial  morn. 

2  As  the  day  draweth  nigh, 
By  the  signs  in  the  sky  : 

Preadmonished,  expectant,  I  stand  : 
And  I  hope  to  be  found, 
When  the  trumpet  shall  sound, 

All  prepared  to  obey  the  command. 

3  Then  with  joy  I  sdmll  see, 
Him  who  suffered  for  me., 

To  be  with  him  caught  up  in  the  air; 

O  the  rapture  divine  ! 

In  his  im-ige  to  shine, 
And  attend  him  his  triumph  to  share. 

4  For  Jerusalem  new 
Shall  descend  as  the  dew, 

And  the  earth  shall  be  fruitful  again  ; 

And  his  foes  shall  submit, 

And  fall  down  at  his  feet, 
When  he  comes  in  his  glory  to  reign. 


It.*1 

.-I,"  MISCELLANEOUS. 

228  The  Redeemed.  I 

1  Who  are  these  in  bright  array, 

Tli is  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song? 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod, 

These  from  great  affliction  came  ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  eternal  name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears, 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 

J.  Montgomery. 

229  Jesus  Comes.  7 

1  Hasten,  Lord,  the  promised  hour; 
Come  in  glory  and  in  power; 

Still  thy  foes  are  unsubdued  ; 
Nature  sighs  to  be  renewed. 

2  Time  has  nearly  reached  its  sum ; 

All  things,  with  the  bride,  say  "  Come." 
Jesus,  whom  all  worlds  adore, 
Come,  and  reign  forevermore. 

I'M  J.  Condor. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
230  My  Father's  House.  0,  6. 

1  My  Saviour  says,  in  my  Father's  house 

There  many  mansions  are  ; 
And  he  hath  gone  to  prepare  a  place 
For  all  his  followers  there. 

My  Father's  house  is  the  kingdom  of  God, 

Where  saints  with  Jesus  reign  ; 
And  soon  we'll  meet  in  that  blest  abode, 
And  never  part  again. 

2  And  by-and-by,  when  the  work  is  done, 

He  will  return  again  ; 
And  we  shall  sit  on  his  glorious  throne, 
And  in  his  kingdom  reign. 

3  For  in  that  house  there  is  ample  room, 

As  all  the  prophets  say; 
And  all  the  world,  if  they  will,  may  come, 
For  Jesus  is  the  way. 

4  That  happy  place  is  the  city  of  God — ■ 

The  new  Jerusalem ; 
And  he  will  make  it  his  blest  abode, 
And  ever  dwell  with  them. 

5  Its  light  is  like  to  a  jasper  stone, 

And  as  a  crystal  clear ; 
Its  gates  are  pearls,  and  the  names  thereon 
Of  Israel's  tribes  appear. 

6  Those  mansions  shine  in  the  fadeless  light 

Of  glory's  coming  day  ; 
And  every  shadow  of  sorrow's  night 
Forever  flies  away. 

7  There  eyes  no  more  shall  be  dimmed  with  tears, 

For  sin  and  death  shall  cease  ; 
IS^or  pain,  nor  crying,  through  endless  years, 
Disturb  those  realms  of  peace. 

8  And  no  more  curse  shall  be  there  to  blight, 

For  all  shall  holy  be; 
And  God  and  the  Lamb  be  their  life  and  light 
To  all  eternity.  j.  G.  w. 

123 


//,  XS*,  8b  miscellaneous. 


231  None  but  Jesus.  8s. 

1  How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours 

When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see; 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers 

Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  to  me; 
The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay  ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 

December's  as  pleasant  us  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rej:  ice: 
I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear; 
No  mortal  more  happy  than  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigned, 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind: 
While  blessed  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there, 

4  My  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 
O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

The  spring  of  thy  presence  restore! 
When  thou  shalt  descend  from  on  high, 

And  winter  and  clouds  be  no  more ! 

m  J.  Newton. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
232  A  Stranger  here.  6, 4. 

1  I'm  but  a  stranger  here — 

Weary  I  roam  ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear 

Till  Jesus  come ; 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand, 
But  in  my  Father's  land 

I  have  a  home. 

2  What  though  the  tempests  rage 

While  here  I  roam  ; 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage 

Till  Jesus  uome ; 
And  time's  wild  wintry  blast 
Will  soon  be  spent  and  past ; 
And,  through  liis  grace,  al  last 

1  shail  reach  home. 

3  Then  from  my  Saviour's  side 

No  more  I'll  roam, 
I  shall  be  glorified 

When  he  shall  come; 
Then,  with  the  good  and  blest, 
Those  I  love  most  and  best, 
I  shall  forever  rest 

Safely  at  home. 

4  Therefore  I  murmur  not 

While  here  I  roam, 
Whatc'cr  may  be  my  lot 

Till  Jesus  come; 
Then  I  shall  see  his  face, 
And,  in  his  loved  embrace, 
Find  everlasting  peace 
Widi  hi.n  at  home. 

fcS  T.  It.  Taylor  (a'tercd). 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

233  Coronation  of  the  King  of  Kings.  8,  7,  - 

1  Look,  ye  saints ;  the  sight  is  glorious, 

See  the  Man  of  sorrows  now ; 

From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 

Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow : 

Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels,  crown  him, 

Eich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 
While  the  heavenly  concave  rings : 

Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim  ; 
Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  him  ; 
Own  his  title,  praise  his  name : 

Crown  him,  crown  him ; 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame. 

4  Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark  !  those  loud  triumphant  chords! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station  ; 
O,  what  joy  the  sight  affords ! 
,  Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

T.  Kelly. 

23-4  Exhorting  one  another.  7 

1  Christian  mourner,  dry  thy  tears, 

JeFus  calls  the  mourner  blest; 
Banish  all  thy  griefs  and  fears,  ^ 

On  his  faithful  bosom  rest.    tjtf.frQ 

2  Christian  pilgrim,  persevere,     '     ' 

Soon  thy  journey  will  be  o'er; 
Lo  !  the  pearly  gates  appear, 
And  thy  home  is  just  before. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Christian  soldier,  force  thy  way 
Through  the  ranks  of  armed  strife  ; 

Fight  the  tight  of  faith,  and  lay 
Hold  upon  eternal  life. 

Christian,' make  thy  calling  sure — 
Add  to  faith  each  grace  divine  ; 

Faithful  to  the  end  endure, 

And  the  kingdom  shall  be  thine. 

j.  g.  vr. 


i  Cross  and  Crown.  6,  4. 

1  My  sluggish  soul  arise,        -     .^    c^- 

Thyself  prepare; 
Break  from  all  earthly  ties 

Which  thee  ensnare ; 
Count  worldly  treasures  dross, 
And  all  their  gains  but  loss, 
And  after  Christ  thy  cross 

With  patience  bear. 

2  Through  rugged  paths  and  dark 

Pursue  thy  way ; 
Press  forward  to  the  mark 

Thine  eyes  survey ; 
And  when  thy  race  is  run, 
And  thou  the  crown  hast  won, 
Then  shalt  thou  have  a  throne 

In  realms  of  day. 

3  In  that  bright  world  to  come 

Of  joy  possessed — 
That  pure  and  peaceful  home, 

Thou  shalt  have  rest : 
There  thou  shalt  Jesus  see, 
Who  died  and  lives  for  thee, 
And  with  him  thou  shalt  be 

Forever  blest. 

127  J.  G.  W. 


?,  J*-*? 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


236  Mourning- an  Absent  Saviour.  11.  8. 

1  O  thou,  in   whose  presence  my  soul  takes 

delight, 

On  whom  in  afiliction  I  call;  [night, 

My  Com  fort  by  clay,  and  my  Song  in  the 
My  Hope,  my  Salvation,  my  All ! 

2  Where  dost  thou,  at  noontide,  resort  with  thy 

sheep 

To  feed  on  the  pastures  oflove?        [weep, 
•Say,  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I 
Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove? 

3  O,  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  thee, 

Or  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread  ?  [see, 

Thy  fees  will  rejoice  when  my  sorrows  they 
And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 

4  The  joy  of  thy  presence,  dear  Shepherd,  re- 

store ; 
T  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  face; 
An  alien  no  longer,  I'll  wander  no  more, 
But  dwell  in  my  Saviour's  embrace. 

Anoi 

237  Look  Upward.  Us. 

1  Look  upward  !  look  upward  !  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
And  watch  for  the  tokens  revealed  in  his  word: 
'J ho  promi.-e  may  tarry  the  work  to  achieve, 
But  wait  for  its  coming— it  » ill  not  deceive. 

2  Look   upward!    look   upward!    through   darkness    and 

gloom  ; 
The  night  lasts  not  always— the  morning  shall  come. 
The  day  of  the  Lord  shall  n'  t  ever  delay  ; 
The  night  of  affliction  shall  soon  pass  away. 

3  Look  upwards!  look  upwards!  and  steadfastly  stand, 
Your  loins  tightly  girded.  y<  ur  stall  in  your  hand; 
Your  souls  through  all  trials  in  patience  possess, 
His  coming  will  -horten  the  time  of  distress. 

4  Look  upward  !  look  upward  !  the  signs  in  the  sky 
Proclaim  tint  the  day  of  redemption  is  nigh; 
Then  lift  up  your  heads  with  rejoicing  and  -ay, 
"Amen,  cuttle;  Lo;d  Je&ns.  no  longer  delay." 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

5  TiOok  upward  !  look  upward  !  the  day  star  appears, 
The  morning  now  dawns  on  this  valley  of  tears; 
The  dew-drops  of  sorrow  congealed  In  the  night 
Of  trouhle,  now  sparkle  with  heavenly  light. 

6  Look  upward  !  look  upward  !  the  promise  is  sure, 
The  truth  of  the  Lord  shall  forever  endure; 

The  night  is  far  spent  and  the  day  draweth  near — 
The  Lord  in  his  glory  shall  shortly  appear. 


233  Going  on  the  Way  Rejoicing.  10s.. 

1  Joyfully,  joyfully  onward  I  move, 
Bound  for  the  beautiful  mansions  of  love  ; 
Angelic  choristers  sing  as  I  come, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home  ! 
Soon,  with  my  pilgrimage  ended  below, 
Home  to  the  mansions  of  glory  I'll  go ; 
Pilgrim  and  stranger  no  more  shall  I  roam, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  resting  at  home. 

2  Friends  fondly  cherished  the  pathway  have 

trod, 
Finished  their  journey  and  resting  in  God: 
Cheered  by  their  counsel  I  press  to  the  mark, 
Whether  I  pass  through  the  light  or  the  dark. 
Sounds  of  sweet  melody  fall  on  my  ear, 
Jubilant  songs  of  the  angels  I  hear, 
Rings  with  the  harmony  heaven's  high  dome, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home. 

3  Death,  with  thy  weapons  of  war,  lay  me  low, 
Strike,  king  of  terrors,  I  dread  not  thy  blow  ; 
Jesus  hath  broken  the  bars  of  the  grave, 
Eisen  on  high,  he  is  mighty  to  save. 

Soon  will  his  trumpet  be  heard  from  the  skies, 
Goon  shall  the  saints  in  his  image  arise, 
Joyfully  with  him  in  glory  shall  come, 
Joyfully,  joyfully  entering  home. 

it   "  U'J  Y.'m.  Hunter  (.It-red.) 


<~*7    Vfc>  MISCELLANEOUS. 

239  Christ  the  Head.  8,  7. 

1  Now  to  him  who  loved  and  bought  us 

By  the  ransom  of  his  blood  ; 
Now  to  him  who  came  and  -ought  us, 
And  restores  us  unto  God — 

2  Now  to  him  who  rose  victorious 

And  ascended  up  on  high  ; 

Now  to  him,  supremely  glorious, 

Lord  of  all  in  earth  and  sky. 

3  Now  to  him,  with  lip  confessing 

That  we  in  his  name  believe, 

Power  and  riches,  glory,  blessing, 

Wisdom,  honor,  let  us  give. 

4  The  Beginning  of  Creation, 

First  begotten  from  the  dead, 
Worthy  of  all  exaltation, 
Over  all  he  is  the  Head. 


240  Wilt  iJl0U  noi  visit  me  *  6,  10. 

1  Wit.t  thou  not  visit  me? 

The  plant  beside  me  feels  thy  gentle  dew; 
Each  blade  of  grass  I  see, 
From  thy  deep  earth  its  quickening  moisture  drew. 

1  Wilt  thou  not  visit  me  ? 

Thy  morning  calls  on  me  with  cheering  tone; 
And  every  hill  and  tree 

Lift  but  one  voice,  the  voice  of  thee  alone. 

3  Come,  for  I  need  thy  love, 

More  than  the  flower  the  dew,  or  grass  the  rain  , 
Come,  like  thy  holy  dove. 

And  let  me  in  thy  sight  rejoice  to  live  again. 

4  Yes,  thou  wilt  visit  me; 

Nor  plant,  nor  tree,  thine  eye  delights  so  well 
As  when  from  sin  set  free, 

Kan's  spirit  comes  with  thine  in  peace  to  dwell. 

130  Ann 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
241  "  /  would  not  live  ahvay.'*  C  M. 

1  I  would  not  live  forever  here 

In  such  a  world  as  this, 
Where  sin  has  poisoned  every  spring 

And  stream  of  human  bliss, 
I  would  not  live  forever  here  ; 

O,  no,  T  would  not  stay 
Where  gloomy  clouds  of  dark  despair 

Come  lowering  o'er  my  way. 

2  I  would  not  live  forever  here 

Where  sorrow's  tide  of  woe 
Would  surge  against  my  anchored  bark 

In  constant  ebb  and  How ; 
I  would  not  live  forever  here, 

This  life  is  long  enough 
To  buffet  with  the  waves  of  care 

Upon  a  sea  so  rough. 

3  I  would  not  live  forever  here 

Where  all  things  else  decay: 
I  ask  but  to  abide  my  time 

And  then  to  pass  away. 
I  would  not  live  forever  here, 

This  world  is  not  my  home : 
Inspired  with  hope  divine,  I  seek 

A  better  one  to  come. 

j.  g.  w. 

242  Parting  Blessing.  7s. 

1  Blessed  Jesus,  ere  we  part, 
Speak  thy  blessing  to  each  heart : 
Blessed  Jesus,  Son  of  God, 
Wash  us  in  thy  precious  blood : 
Blessed  Jesus,  Light  divine, 
Let  thy  presence  round  us  shine: 
Blessed  Jesus,  Saviour  bright, 
Guide  us  safe  to  realms  of  light. 

131  Christian  H.  Batenian. 


243  The  Disconsolate  Invited  to  Pray.  II,  10. 

3  Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
Come  to  the  mercy  seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 
your  anguish, 
Earth  has  nosorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  nosorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from 
above : 

Come  to  the  feast  of  love ;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  remove. 

T.  Moore. 

244  Prayer  for  Christ's  Presence.  10s. 

1  Abide  with  me  !  fast  falls  the  eventide, 

The  darkness  deepens  ;  Lord,  with  me  abide; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away  ; 
Change  and  decay  on  all  around  I  see ; 

0  thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  T  need  thy  presence  even'  passing  hour; 

What  but  thy  gace  can  ibil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who,  like  thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

4  I  fear  no  foe.  with  thee  at  hand  to  bless; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting,  and  where  his  victory  ? 

1  triumph  still,  if  thou  abide  with  me. 

;"»  Hold  thou  thy  eross  before  my  closing  eyes, 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies : 
1 1  eaven  \s  morning  breaks,  ancient  h'svaht  shadows  ttee; 
it*  life,  iu  d.-ath,  ')  Lord.  alL'.j  with  me. 

133  H.  F.  Uvte. 


..cii  MISCELLANEOUS. 

*  3  The  Conjlict  short.  Is. 

1  Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  that  loves  us  to  the  end- 
Forward,  then,  with  courage  go, 
Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below  ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls, — eome  home!  " 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares  c> 
Lie  to  take  us  unawares;  X  >  10  <  *f 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 

Watches  each  unguarded  part: 

But,  from  Satan's  malice  free, 

Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be; 

Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls, — come  home ! " 

3  But,  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  so  oft  mislead  our  feet, 
None  betray  us  into  sin, 

Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within : 

Yet  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 

Christ  will  also  conquer  these; 

Then  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls, — come  home ! " 

J.  Swaia. 
246  T?ie  Coming  of  Christ's  Kingdom.  L.  M. 

1  Ascend  thy  throne,  almighty  King, 

And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad; 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  Gocl 

2  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adored. 

rJ3  B.  Beddome. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

247  >,  r^MTke  $****"*  of  yesns~  L M" 

1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  who  not  in  vain 
Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 

fOSC/He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 

1  And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
.From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 

To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do ; 

Still  he  who  felt  temptation's  power 

Will  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  And,  oh,  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Tli rough  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  thou  hast  died  ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away.        r  ^^ 

043  More  Loire  to   Thee.  U,  *• 

1  Je=us,  more  love  to  thee, 

L  tl+frf'  M°re  love  *  want ' 

For,  ah  \  my  love  I  see 

Is  weak  and  faint ; 
My  heart  with  love  to  fill, 
And  mould  me  to  thy  will, 

Thy  Spirit  grant. 

2  Jesus,  more  love  to  thee, 

For  more  I  pine ; 
Show  thy  great  love  to  me 

And  kindle  mine ; 
There's  nothing  else  can  move 
My  sluggish  heart  to  love, 

Nothing  but  thine. 


134 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  Jesus,  more  love  to  thee, 

I  still  implore; 
The  more  thou  givest  me 

I  want  the  more. 
Lord,  in  my  heart  bear  sway, 
That  thee  alone  I  may 

Love  and  adore. 

4  Jesus,  more  love  to  thee, 

Till  all  is  thine ; 
Let  this  my  position  be,  /L0T'£fcjr2'L' 

That  thou  art  mine  ;    ' 
And  in  thine  imajge  bright. 
May  I  with  saints  in  light 

Forever  shine. 

J.  g.  w. 

Till  he  Come.  7s 

"TrLL  he  come," — oh,  let  the  words 
Linger  on  the  trembling  chords; 
Let  the  little  while  between 
In  their  golden  light  be  seen  ; 
Let  us  think  how  heaven  and  home 
Lie  beyond  that  "  Till  he  come." 

Clouds  and  conflicts  round  us  press : 
Would  we  have  one  sorrow  less? 
All  the  sharpness  of  the  cross, 
All  that  tells  the  world  is  loss, 
Death  and  darkness  and  the  tomb, 
Only  whisper,  "  Till  he  come." 

In  this  feast  of  love  divine 
Eat  the  bread  and  drink  the  wine — 
Sweet  memorials,  till  the  Lord 
Call  us  round  his  heavenly  board. 
Most  in  death,  but  living  some, 
All  are  waiting,  "Till  he  come." 

135  E.  H.  Bickersteth. 


o*  m        rr,  MISCELLANEOUS. 

250  Much  Forgiven.  8, 7. 

1  Hail  !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus ! 

Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing; 
To  my  soul,  thy  name  is  precious, 

Thou,  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 
O,  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven  ! 

O,  what  joy  and  happiness ! 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven, 
IQitfQ     I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

2  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  was  I ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 

Till  my  Saviour  passed  by : 
Witness,  all  ye  host  of  heaven  1 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness ; 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven, 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

3  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir  ! 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above ; 
Whilst,  astonished,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace,  and  boundless  love: 
That  blest  moment,  I  received  him, 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace: 
Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven; 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

John  Wingrove. 

251  Safe  in  Jeszis.  7,  6. 

1  Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus,    Q.Jji  ^»C^ 

Safe  on  his  gentle  breast; 
There  by  his  love  o'ershaded 

Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 
There  to  his  voice  I  listen,  "">       f  - 

And  all  my  fears  remove  ; 
It  iills  my  soul  with  gladness, 

It  fills  my  heart  with  loveiD 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus  ; 

Safe  from  corroding  care; 
Safe  from  the  world's  temptation  ; 

Sin  cannot  harm  me  there. 
Free  from  the  blight  of  sorrow ; 

Free  from  my  doubts  and  fears ; 
Only  a  few  more  trials, 

Only  a  few  more  tears. 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  dear  refuge, 

Jesus  "has  died  for  me , 
Firm  on  the  Kock  of  ages 

Ever  my  trust  shall  be. 
Here  let  me  wait  with  patience 

Till  night  shall  pass  away ; 
"Wait  till  I  see  the  morning  i.(iAjt  at- 

Of  glory's  coming  day.       O 

Fannj-  J.  Crosby  (altered). 

252  7 ' J "•  ^f  Love to yesus- ^* I ' **7    us. 

1  My  Jesus,  I  love  thee,  I  know  thou  art  mine, 
For  thee  all  the  follies  of  sin  I  resign  ; 

My  gracious  Redeemer,  my  Saviour  art  thou  ; 
If  ever  I  loved  thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis  now. 

2  I  love  thee  because  thou  hast  first  loved  me, 
And  purchased  my  pardon  on  Calvary's  tree ; 
I  love  thee  for  wearing  the  thorns  on  thy  brow  , 
If  ever  I  loved  thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis  now. 

3  I  will  love  thee  in  life,  I  will  love  thee  in  death, 
And  praise  thee  as  long  as  thou  lendest  me 

breath,  [brow, 

And  say,  when  the  death-dew  lies  cold  on  my 
If  ever  I  loved  thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis  now. 

4  In  mansions  of  glory  and  endless  delight 
Jril  ever  adore  thee  in  heaven  so  bright ; 

I'll  sing  with  the  glittering  crown  on  my  brow, 
If  ever  I  loved  thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis  now. 


It/O'ff 


137  Anon, 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

253  Christ  Crzici/icd.  C.  M. 

1  Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 

Nailed  to  the  shameful  cross ; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  us. 

2  See  !  at  his  last  expiring  cry, 

The  temple's  veil  was  rent ; 
The  earthquake  and  the  darkened  sky 
Proclaimed  astonishment. 

3  "  'Tis  finished,"  he  in  anguish  said, 

And  bowed  his  head  and  died  ; 
His  precious  blood  our  ransom  paid 
When  he  was  crucified. 

4  He  died  for  us  and  rose  again, 

And  proved  his  work  divine  ; 
O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love,  like  thine  ! 

S.  Wesley,  Sr.  (altered). 

254  The  Paschal  Lamb.  8,  7. 

1  Hatl  !  thou  once  despised  Jesus  ! 

Hail  !  thou  once  rejected  King! 
Who  didst  suffer  to  release  us; 

Who  didst  free  salvation  bring: 
Hail  !  thou  universal  Saviour, 

Who  hast  borne  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  whose  merits  we  find  favor, 

Life  is  given,  through  thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed  ! 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid  ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made  : 
Every  sin  may  be  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  make  'twixt  man  and  God. 

138  Jobu  IkikcweU. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
255  Church  Fast.  8,  7. 

1  Chastening  oar  souls  with  fasting, 

In  thy  house  we  now  appear, 
Lord,  thy  love  is  everlasting, 

And  thy  love  hath  brought  us  here. 

2  Though  we  thee  have  much  offended, 

By  our  cold  formality, 
Unto  us  thou  hast  extended 
Mercy  boundless,  full  and  free. 

3  Give  us  now  thy  Holy  Spirit ; 

Quicken  us  with  life  divine  ; 

Heal  us  by  our  Saviour's  merit, 

Sanctify  and  make  us  thine. 

4  Perfect  us  in  thy  salvation, 

By  the  work  of  faith  with  power  ; 
Purify  thy  habitation, 

Dwell  within  us  evermore. 


J.  G. 


256  National  Fast. 

1  God  of  nations,  deign  to  hear, 
"While  with  fasting  we  draw  near; 
Humbled  in  the  dust  we  lie, 

O  regard  our  earnest  cry. 

2  We  thy  righteous  judgments  dread, 
For  our  sins  make  us  afraid  ; 

Let  not  vengeance  bare  thy  hand ; 
Spare,  O  spare  our  guilty  land. 

3  From  our  sins  to  thee  we  turn, 
Do  not  our  petition  spurn  ; 
"With  thy  wrath  thy  mercy  blend ; 
Let  thine  anger  have  an  end. 

4  Nought  we  plead  before  thy  throne, 
But  the  merits  of  thy  Son  ; 

For  his  sake  thy  wrath  forbear, 
And  our  land  in  mercy  spare. 


MISCELLANEOUS, 
257  The  Bride  Fasting.  7s. 

1  While  the  Bridegroom  is  away, 

Must  the  bride  his  absence  mourn, 
Waiting  for  him  day  by  day, 
Watching  for  his  sure  return? 

2  Nothing  can  supply  his  place, 

None  beside  him  win  her  love, 
Fasting  till  she  sees  his  face, 
At  his  coming  from  above. 

3  She  denies  ungodliness, 

Worldly  lusts  and  sensual  joys  ; 
And  in  truth  and  righteousness 
All  her  waiting  time  employs. 

4  Looking  for  that  blessed  hope 

When  his  glory  shall  appear, 
When  made  like  him  and  caught  up, 
She  shall  meet  him  in  the  air. 

J.  g.  w. 


258  The  Bride  Watching.  L.  M. 

1  Another  year  has  passed  away, 
And  still  his  chariot  wheels  delay; 
And  still  the  bride  his  coming  waits, 
Watching  before  the  heavenly  gates. 

2  Long  has  she  waited  his  return, 

For  whom  the  constant  watch-fires  burn  ; 
And  scanned  the  heavens  with  longing  eye, 
To  see  his  signal  in  the  sky. 

3  The  waiting  shows  her  constancy, 
Her  patience  and  fidelity  ; 

Her  readiness  the  watching  proves, 

To  meet  the  Bridegroom  whom  she  loves. 

4  A  little  longer  at  the  gate, 

With  patient  watching,  must  she  wait, 

Nor  cast  her  confidence  away, 

For  soon  will  come  the  proAised  day. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
259  Nothing  but  Leaves.  8,  6,  1 

1  Nothing  but  leaves ! — the  Spirit  grieves 

Over  our  wasted  life  ; 
O'er  sins  indulged  while  conscience  slept. 
O'er  vows  and  promises  unkept, 

And  reaps  from  years  of  strife 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

2  Nothing  but  leaves  ! — no  gathered  sheaves 

Of  life's  fair  ripening  grain  ; 
We  sow  our  seeds  :  lo !  tares  and  weeds, 
Words,  idle  words,  for  earnest  deeds, 

We  reap  with  toil  and  pain 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

3  Nothing  but  leaves ! — sad  memory  weaves 

No  veil  to  hide  the  past ; 
And  as  we  trace  our  weary  way, 
Counting  each  lost  and  misspent  day, 

Sadly  we  find  at  last 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

4  Ah  !  who  shall  thus  the  Master  meet, 

Bearing  but  withered  leaves  ? 
Ah  !  who  shall  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Before  the  awful  judgment-seat, 

Lay  down,  for  golden  sheaves, 
Nothing  but  leaves  ? 

Anon 
230  Rejoicing  in  God.  C  I 

1  Let  us  rejoice  in  God  our  King, 

While  pilgrims  here  we  rove ! 
And  join  with  heart  and  voice  to  sing 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

2  Soon  shall  we  reach  the  heavenly  land, 

And  tread  the  peaceful  shore ; 
And  there  unite  the  glorious  band, 
Our  Jesus  to  adore. 

141 


XVI.    CLOSE  CF  SERVICE. 

261  8  7. 

Blessing,  honor,  power,  and  glory, 

Be  to  God  and  to  the  Lamb , 
All  creation  join  the  story, 

Magnify  his  holy  name. 

262  L   M.  y.  Hart. 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Help  ns  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

263  8, 7.  J  Newton. 
May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above ! 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord ! 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  atford. 

264  frr2>  0r^T  7s.  y  Newton. 

1  Now  may  He,  who,  from  the  dead, 

Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep ! 

2  May  he  teach  us  to  fulfil 

What  is  pleasing  in  his  sight; 
Perfect  us  in  all  his  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  nnd  night! 

3  To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 

Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood, 
Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 

265  kM.  /.  Watts. 
Now  to  the  God,  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done, 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ,  his  Son. 


CLOSE    OF  SERVICE. 

266  g>7>4- 

Now  to  TTim  who  loved  us, — gave  us 

Every  pledge  that  love  could  give, — 
Freely  shed  his  blood  to  save  us, — 
Gave  his  life  that  we  might  live, — 
Be  the  kingdom, 
And  dominion, — 
Glory  be  forevermore. 

267  S-M-  7.  Hart. 

1  Now.  Lord,  before  we  part, 

Help  us  to  bless  thy  name : 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

2  Still  on  thy  holy  word 

Help  us  to  feed,  and  grow, 
Still  to  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  practise  what  we  know. 


268 


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Part  in  peace,  Christ's  life  was  peace; 

Let  us  live  our  life  in  him : 
Part  in  peace,  Christ's  death  was  peace; 

Let  us  die  our  death  in  him : 
P  irt  in  pe^ce,  Christ  promise  gave 
Of  a  life  beyond  the  grave, 
"Where  all  mortal  partings  cease  : 
Brethren,  sisters,  part  in  peace. 


Saviour,  bless  us  as  we  part, 
Keep  us  one  in  mind  and  heart:    / 
And  when  thou  shalt  come  to  reign, 
Bring  us  all  to  meet  again. 

270  6>  *■  7-  G-  lv- 

To  God,  the  Lord,  be  given 

Glory  and  power, 
By  all  in  earth  and  heaven 

Forevermore; 
His  boundless  grace  proclaim, 
And  spread  abroad  his  fame; 
Let  all  his  glorious  name 

Love  and  adore. 
143 


CLOSE  OF  SERVICE. 

271  c.  m.  y  c.  u: 

1  The  grace  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 

And  God  the  Father's  love, 
And  Holy  Spirit's  fellowship, 
Be  with  us  from  above. 

2  That  we  may  ever  watch  and  pray, 

And  in  the  truth  abide, 
Till  Jesus  comes,  and  in  that  day 
Be  saved  and  glorified. 

272  ".8-  JG   IV. 

1  We  ask  thee,  O  Father,  thy  love  to  bestow, 

And  bless  us  again  as  we  part ; 

0  keep  us  from  evil  wherever  we  go, 
And  dwell  evermore  in  each  heart : 

2  And  fit  us  at  last,  when  thy  kingdom  shall  come. 

To  meet  with  the  glorified  throng, 
To  dwell  with  our  Saviour  forever  at  home, 
And  unto  him  sing  the  new  song. 

273  8, 7.  E.  Osier. 

Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing, 

Lord,  we  offer  to  thy  name : 
Young  and  old  their  praise  expressing, 

Join  thy  goodness  to  proclaim. 
As  the  saints  in  heaven  adore  thee, 

We  would  bow  before  thy  throne; 
As  the  angels  serve  before  thee, 

So  on  earth  thy  will  be  done ! 

274  L.  M.  W.  Shirley 

1  Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway-r- 

In  earth,  or  heaven,  the  Lord  of  all! 
Ye  princes !  rulers  !  powers  !  obey, 
And  low  before  his  footstool  fall. 

2  Higher,  still  higher,  swell  the  strain  ; 

Creation's  voice  the  note  prolong  ! 
The  Lamb  shall  ever,  ever  reign  :— 
Let  hallelujahs  crown  the  song. 


ARRANGEMENT  OF  AND 
INDEX  TO  SUBJECTS. 


I.  INTRODUCTORY. 


Songs  of  Praise 1 

Subjects  of  Song 2 

General  Call  fur  Praise 3 

All  Invited  to  Praise . 4 

Exhortation  to  Praise 5 

Constant  Praise 6 

II.  GOD. 

God's  Love  our  Refuge 7 

Praise  to  God  8 

All  Things  Present  to  God 9 

God's  Glory  and  M  earn  ess  to  Us 10 

My  Father 11 

Our  Heavenly  Father 12 

Praise  to  God 13 

Merciful 14 

God's  Unspeakable  Glory 15 

Bless  the  Lord 16 

Nature  shows  us  God 17 

Thanks  to  God 18 

God  is  Love 19 

Creator  and  Sovereign 20 

Praise  ye  the  Lord 21 

Our  Highest  Love 22 

Just  and  Good 23 

Wisdom  and  Love 24 

Knowledge 25 

Truth 26 

Mercy  and  Grace 27 

Providence 28 

Creator 29 

All-in-all 30 

Boundless  Love 31 

Dedication  to  God 32 

Our  Life  and  Joy 33 

God's  Blessings  Everywhere 34 

III.  CHRIST. 

Birth  of  Christ 35 

Glory  of  Christ 36 

10  115 


INDEX   TO   SUBJECTS. 

bosg 

■Welcomed 37 

Praise  to  Christ 38 

Christmas  Song 39 

Christmas  Mom 40 

Man  of  Sorrows 41 

Excellence 40 

Love  of  God  in  Christ 4,5 

Our  Guide  and  Support 44 

Praise  for  Christ 45 

Redeeming  Love 46 

Sal  vation  and  Glory  by  Christ 47 

Christ's  J,ove  to  Us 48 

Brought  Nigh  by  his  Blood ...'.  49 

Faith  in  his  Sacrifice 50 

Consecration  to  Him 51 

0  Death,  where  is  thy  Sting   52 

Repentance  by  his  Death 53 

The  Lamb  on  the  Throne '  54 

Atonement  Finished 55 

Christ  on  the  Cross 5G 

Gratitude  to  Christ .  57 

Jesus  Lifted  Up 58 

His  Death  Typified 59 

Our  High  Priest 60 

Risen  from  the  Dead 61 

Redemption  Completed 62 

Gone  into  Heave' 63 

God  Reconciled  in  Christ 64 

Joy  in  Christ  Risen 65 

Jesus  Crow  n  ed eij 

Christ  Enthroned. 07 

His  Universal  Kingdom 6S 

Conqueror 69 

Day  of  Glory 70 

Longing  for  his  Return 71 

Coming  Expected 7  > 

The  Messiah 73 

His  Coming 74 


IV.  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

Waiting  for  th»  Spirit 75 

Spi ritual  Influence 76 

Piayei  for  t   e  Spirit 77 

Working  in  us 7^ 

Friend  and  Helper 79 

Sealing  Spirit "  80 

Dwelling  in  us sj 

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INDEX  TO   SUBJECTS. 

V.  SCRIPTURES. 

Precious 82 

Record  of  Grace  and  Truth 83 

Perfect   -' 84 

B.>ok  of  God 83 

Book  of  Hooks 8ti 

liulc  of  Faith W 

VI.    CHURCH. 

The  Church S8 

Cu  i  ty 8S( 

VII.   SABBATH. 

Morning 00 

"Welcomed 91 

Sweet  Day  of  Rest , 02 


:*. 


Holy  Day iM 

VIII!    MINISTRY. 

Commission - 9t 

Prayer  for  Ministers ■ 95 

The  Charge 96 

Prayer  for  Ministers . - 07 

Watching  for  Souls , 9$ 

Sent. 09 

IX.   SANCTUARY. 

Brio-lit  and  Fair .  100 

Hallowed 101 

Here  am  I ... 102 

House  of  God 1 03 

Pleasant Kit 

Grace  Found  There .....  100 


X.  WORSHIP. 

Praise  to  Jehovah 1 06 

Worldly  Thoughts  Dismissed K)7 

One  Song  in  Heaven  and  Earth 10S 

Grateful  Praise 109 

A  Renewed  Heart 110 

Covenant Ill 

Joy  in  God 112 

Praise  for  Benefits 113 

Happy  in  Christ .. ..- .114 


INDEX  TO  SUBJECTS. 

BONO 

Salvation  by  Grace ...  116 

P>  otherly  Love lit; 

Christ  Alone 1  <7 

Pilgrims  and  Strangers 118 

Joy  of  Pardon 119 

Our  High  Priest 120 

Eternal  Shepherd l'S% 

Christ  All-in-all 123 

Unity  in  Christ 123 

Hope 121 

Assurance 125 

Foundation  of  Faith ]_ti 

Jesus  the  First  and  the  Last 1 27 

Christian  Fellowship 128 

Sons  of  God. 12!) 

Gracs Ku 

Salvation lol 

Celestial  Wisdom 1  '■'<•! 

None  hut  Christ •  . .    .  l:»li 

Mutual  Love 134 

Christian  Affection , .  135 

Gospel  Liberty 136 

Life  in  God 137 

Travelling  Home . .  .• 138 

Christian  Life 139 

The  New  Year 140 

Watching 1.1 

Prayer 1 42 

Watching  and  Prayer 141 

Singing  of  Glory 144 

Joyful  in  Christ 145 

Crown  of  Glory 140 

Heavenly  Race 147 

Christian  Soldier 148 

Christian  Armed 149 

Enjoyment  of  Christ's  Love 150 

Trust  in  God 151 

Complete  in  Jesus 152 

The  Watchful  Servant 153 

Happy  in  Christ If  4 

Saved  through  Christ 15 

Return  to  God 16 

Trust  in  God 157 

All-sufficient  Grace 158 

Discipline  of  Affliction 19 

Resignation 160 

Welcome  Cross 161 

Morning  Piaise 1'ri 

Evening  Praise 163 

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INDEX   TO  SUBJECTS. 

XT.    FOR  REVIVALS. 

The  Accepted  Time 104 

Just  as  Thou  Art 1  <>."> 

Sinners  Admonished 100 

Sinners  Entreated 107 

Sinners  Invited 108 

The  Voice  of  Jesus 1<i9 

Jubilee .  .  17  » 

Yet  there  is  lioom 171 

Jesus  the  Saviour 172 

Following  Jesus 1;<.3> 

The  Sufficient  Sacrifice 171 

Comi  ng  to  Jesus 175 

The  Voice  of  Jesus 170 

Self-dedication 177 

Searching  Inquiry Xi$ 

The  Surrender. . .'. l','J 

XII.    THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Reconciled  to  God ISO 

Grateful  Remembrance 181 

Eat  ye  all  of  it. 182 

In  Memory  of  Christ 183 

XIII.   THE  NEW  YEAR.   , 

Close  of  the  Year 184 

Salvation  Coming 185 

The  New  Year 180 

The  Ages 187 

Goodness  of  God 18S 

Shortness  of  Time Ic9 

Prayer  for  a  Blessing 190 

XIV.   DEATH  AND  THE  RES- 
URRECTION. 

Jesus  Lives 191 

Life  Brought  to  Light 192 

Death  of  Christian  Friends 193 

Hope  of  the  Resurrection 194 

Death  and  Life 195 

Support  in  Death 196 

Death  and  Resurrection 197 

Redemption  from  Death 198 

Glorious  Resurrection 199 

The  Pious  Dead 200 

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INDEX   TO  SUBJECTS. 

XV.    MISCELLANEOUS.      SOH« 

Immortality  in  Christ 201 

Entering  the  Church 202 

The  Good  Shepherd 203 

The  Presence  and  Grace  of  Jesus 204 

Our  Glorious  Home 203 

The  Wanderer  Restored 20(5 

Pass  me  not; 207 

Only  Jesus  Crucified 208 

Nearer  to  God 209 

Sowing  and  Heaping .210 

Good  Soldier 211 

Jesus  of  Nazareth  Passeth  By 212 

We  Know  in  Part 213 

Trust  in  Providence. 21  + 

The  Saints  Mai-ching  Up 215 

The  Future  Canaan 216 

Forever  with  the  Lord 217 

Pressing  On 21 8 

Reign  of  Christ 21 9 

Zion  Redeemed 220 

Blessedness  of  Christ's  Reign 221 

The  Heavenly  Kingdom 222 

Jerusalem 2215 

Jerusalem 2.M 

Ashing  to  see  God's  Glory 225 

Looking  for  Christ's  Coming 226 

Joyful  Anticipation 227 

The  Redeemed 228 

Jesus  Come 223 

Xv  Father's  House 230 

None  hut  Jesus 231 

A  Stranger  Here 232 

Coronation  of  the  King  of  Kings 233 

Exhorting  One  Another 234 

Cross  and  Crown . . . .  2:'>5 

Mourning  Christ's  Absence 236 

Look  Upward  ! 2U7 

Going  on  the  Way  Rejoicing 233 

Christ  the  Head 239 

Wilt  thou  not  Visit  Me? 240 

I  would  not  Live  Alway 2-11 

Parting  Blessing 242 

The  Disconsolate.  Invited  to  Pray 243 

Pra  ver  for  Christ's  Presence 244 

The  Conflict  Short 245 

Coming  of  Christ's  Kingdom 246 

The  Sympathy  of  Jesus 147 

150 


INDEX   TO   SUBJECTS. 

ROKG 

More  Love  to  Thee 2^ 

Till  he  Come 249 

Much  Forgiven . .   250 

Safe  in  Jesus 251 

Love  to  Jesus 252 

Christ  Crucified 253 

The  Paschal  Lamb   254 

Chinch  Fast 255 

National  Fast 256 

The  Bride  Fasting 257 

The  Bride  Watching 258 

Nothing  but  Leaves 209 

Rejoicing  in  Gud 260 

Closing  Songs i 261-273 

151 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


SON)} 

Abide  with  me !  fast,  falls  the  eventide 244 

A  hundred  sheep  the  Shepherd  told 206 

Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed? 53 

All  glory  to  God  in  the  sky 71 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross  ? 148 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God  ?. 180 

And  must  this  body  die? 198 

Another  year  has  passed  away 258 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 174 

A  soldier's  course  from  battles  won 139 

Awake  and  sing  the  song 2 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 147 

Awake,  my  soul,  thy  tribute  bring 24 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake 90 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb 54 

Behold  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 221 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 254 

Behold  what  wondrous  grace 129 

Being  of  beings,  God  of  love 33 

Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth 112 

Best  of  all  the  books  on  earth 86 

Be  thou,  OGod,  exalted  high 8 

Blessed  Jesus,  ere  we  part 242 

Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  living  God 16 

Blessing,  honor,  power  and  glory 261 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 89 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 170 

Brethren,  while  we  soj'  >urn  here 245 

Brought  nigh  by  the  blood  of  his  cross 49 

Can  truth  divine  fulfilment  fail? 26 

Chastening  our  souls  with  fasting 255 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 138 

Christ,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 122 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 61 

Christian  mourner,  dry  thy  tears 234 

Come  all  who  truly  bear 183 

Come  every  pious  heart 57 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind 76 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  raise  our  songs 75 

Come  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue 186 

Cume  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue,  with 218 

Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 108 

Come  let  us  use  the  grace  divine Ill 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST  LINES. 

Come,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 15 

Come,  says  Jesus'  sacred  voice 169 

Come,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast 17 1 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  you  languish 243 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched 163 

Daily  sing  we  songs  of  gladness 205 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above 64 

Dear  Lord,  in  the  spirit  of  prayer 226 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord 262 

Draw  near,  0  Son  uf  God,  draw  near 95 

Earthly  joys  no  lentrer  please 153 

Earth  to  earth  and  dust  to  dust 192 

Eternal  depth  of  lo\  e  divine 43 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love 14 

Father,  to  thee  myself  I  lift 27 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 160 

For  dyin>;  friends  why  do  we  mourn 193 

Forever  blessed  bo  the  Lord 79 

Forever  with  the  Lord 217 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 4 

Giver  of  peace  and  unity 19 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  tears 124 

Glad  tidings  of  Iminanuei's  Lirth 40 

God  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son 83 

God  is  love ;  his  mercy  brightens 19 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  w ay  28 

God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  thee 117 

God  of  nations,  deign  to  hear 256 

Go,  heralds  of  the  cross,  go  f  rth 94 

Grace, 'tis  a  charming  sound 10 

Gracious  Redeemer,  sh'ke 143 

Gracious  Spirit,  love  divine 80 

Great  God,  we  sing  thy  mighty  hand 183 

Hail !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus 250 

Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus 254 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed 7  {• 

Hail  to  thee,  our  risen  King 65 

Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord 178 

Hark  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 67 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing 37 

Hark,  the  song  of  jubilee 219 

Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 55 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  promised  hour 229 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise 166 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 200 

He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies 52 

133 


INDEX    Or    FIRST    LINES. 

■ma 

flcrald  of  the  cross,  attend 96 

ll"]y  Source  of  consolation 77 

How  blessed  is  the  tie  that  binds ...  135 

How  exalted  now  and  glorious 66 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 126 

How  perfect  i>  thy  law/. 84 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine 82 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight 131 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours 231 

I  bid  all  worldly  thoughts  begone 107 

If  human  kindness  meets  return 181 

If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives 201 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 1 76 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 114 

I  love  the  sacred  Book  of  God So 

1  "m  but  a  stranger  here 232 

In  this  world  of  sin  and  sorrow 194 

Is  it  my  doom  to  die 195 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear 3!) 

I  would  not  live  forever  here 241 

Jerusalem,  my  glorious  home 223 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 224 

Jesus  did  once  for  all  atone CO 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise 69 

Jesus.  Jesus,  come  and  save  us 204 

Jesus  lives  and  so  shall  1 1!)1 

Jesus,  more  love  to  thee 248 

Jesus  my  all  to  heaven  is  gone 173 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 68 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 150 

Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet 191 

Joyfully,  joyfully  onward  I  move 23S 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 165 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake 128 

Known  before  the  v\orld"s  foundation 8S 

Leader  of  faithful  sonls  and  Guide 118 

Let  all  who  truly  hear 182 

Let  not  the  wise  his  wisdom  boast 133 

Let  us  rejoice  in  God  our  King 2»  0 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 98 

Le,  he  conies  with  sound  of  trumpet 74 

Look  upward,  look  upward,  etc 237 

Look,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  glorious 233 

Lord,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 119 

Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee 175 

Lord  of  all  being,  throned  afar 10 

Lord  of  every  laud  aud  nation 36 

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INDEX    OF  FIRST   LINES. 

SONrt 

Lord  of  hosts,  bo w  bright,  how  fair l'O 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 104 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through 25 

Mav  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 2C2 

Mighty  God.  the  First  and  Last 9 

My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art 12 

My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 6 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 22 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise 31 

My  Jesus,  I  love  thee.  I  know  thou  art  mine 252 

>I y  Saviour  says,  in  my  Fathers  house 230 

My  si  uggish  soul,  arise 235 

31y  soul  through  my  Redeemer's  care 155 

Nearer  my  God  to  thee 200 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 50 

Nothing  but  leaves 259 

Now  a  heavenly  song  begin 46 

Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal 190 

Now  is  the  accepted  time 164 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 120 

Wow  let  our  voices  join 1 44 

Now.  Lord,  before  we  part 206 

Now  may  he  who  from  the  dead 2-5 

Now  to  God  whose  power  can  do 2o4 

Now  to  him  that  loved  and  bought  us 2-,9 

Now  to  him  who  loved  and  gave  us 265 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song 45 

0  come,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord 20 

O,  could  we  speak  the  matchless  worth 42 

Of  him  who  did  salvation  bring 17i 

0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 156 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 110 

0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing ,.  115 

0  for  wings  !  0  for  wings  ! ;.27 

O  God,  thy  power  is  wonderful 11 

0  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice 202 

O  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 132 

0  holy  Lord,  uplifted  high 58 

O  how  happy  are  they 154 

0  Lord,  our  languid  souls  inspire 105 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  answered  my  prayer 225 

O  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart 32 

O  Son  of  God,  to  all  who  in  thy  name 97 

0  Source  divine,  and  life  of  all 7 

O  thou  whose  offering  on  the  tree 59 

0  thou  in  whose  presence  my  soul,  etc 23  i 

Our  Captain  leads  us  on 146 

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INDEX   OF  FIRST  LINES. 

MM 

Our  sins  were  laid  <  >n  Jesus 47 

Part  in  peace;  Christ's  lifo  is  peace 2  7 

lass  me  not,  0  gentle  Saviour 207 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 38 

Praise  the  Lord  who  reigua  above 21 

Praise  the  Lord  ;  ye  heavens,  adore  him 3 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 113 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 106 

Praise  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee 30 

Prisoners  of  hope,  lift  up  your  head3 136 

Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  hounds 189 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus 251 

Salvation,  0  the  joyful  sound 131 

Saviour,  at  thy  feet  we  bow 102 

Sa^ iour,  bless  us  ere  we  part 268 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 151 

Sing,  all  ye  ransomed,  of  the  Lord 145 

Sing  to  the  Lord  J.  hovah's  praise 140 

Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep  167 

Soldiers  <  f  Christ,  arise 149 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 1 

Sowing  the  seed  of  the  kingdom,  Lord 210 

Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord 13 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 211 

Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh 81 

Sweet  and  holy  is  the  place 103 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  gi  ace 109 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 215 

The  Bible  is  God's  holy  book 87 

The  day  is  past  and  gone 163 

The  day  of  glory  bearing 70 

The  God  of  our  salvation  lives 137 

The  grace  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 270 

The  Holy  Spirit  leads 78 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed 62 

'I  he  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 203 

The  Lord  of  glory  moved  by  love 41 

The  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets 197 

The  praying  spirit  breathe 142 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high 17 

There's  not  a  bird  with  lonely  nest 34 

This,  this  is  the  God  we  adore 127 

Thou  art  gone  ui>  on  high 63 

Thou  who  didst  Israel  lead 44 

Though  nature's  strength  decay 216 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 214 

MM 


INDEX   OF  FIRST  LINES. 

so.Na 

Thy  way,  0  God,  is  in  the  sea 21:* 

"  Till  he  come ;"  O  let  the  words 249 

Time  hastens  on,  ye  longing  saints 185 

Time  is  measuring  the  ages 187 

'Tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  see 11G 

"  'Tis  finished,"  so  the  Saviour  cried 50 

'Tis  my  happiness  below 1G1 

To  Gjd  the  Lord  be  given 209 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 48 

To  thy  pastures  fair  and  large 121 

To  us  a  child  is  born 35 

Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head 2-0 

Trust,  0  my  soul,  the  living  God 157 

Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu 208 

Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord 158 

"Wait,  0  my  soul,  tby  Maker's  will 23 

We  ask  thee,  0  Father,  thy  love  to  bestow 271 

Welcome,  delightful  morn 91 

Welcome,  0  Saviour,  to  my  heart 17  7 

Welcome,  tacred  day  of  rest 9.i 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 92 

Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer 179 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee 1(32 

We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest 222 

What  means  this  eager,  anxious  throng 212 

What  sinners  value  I  resign 199 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 247 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear. 125 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 51 

When  sore  affliction  presses 159 

While  the  Bridegroom  is  away 257 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 184 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array 228 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die 196 

Wilt  thou  not  visit  me  ? 240 

With  joyous  expectation 72 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 5 

Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing 272 

Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway 17S 

Ve  messengers  of  Christ 99 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord 141 

Yo  tribes  of  Adam  join 29 

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jANSCRIPT. 

I  Ang.  as.  IS  SI;. 


THE  INDEPENDENT  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH  OF 
KENSINGTON. 

Prepared  for  Public  Ledger. 

This  Church  originated  in  a  secession  from 
the  Kensington  Methodist  Episcopal  Church 
In  the  year  1825,  and  was  first  known  as  the 
Union  Weeleyan  Church,  under  the  pastoral 
care  of  Rev.  Samuel  Kennard,  who  died  In 
1828.  Along  with  other  churches  north  of 
the  Maryland  line,  it  helped  to  organize  the 
Pennsylvania  Annual  Conference  of  Asso- 
ciated Methodist  Churches  In  1829,  and  for 
eight  years  received  pastors  from  that  body 
known  as  a  Conference  of  the  Methodist 
Protestant  Church,  which  appellation  -was  I 
adopted  in  1830. 

The  church  edifice,  erected  In  1825,  was  a  1 
frame,  located  on  the  northwest  corner  of 
Queen  (now  Richmond!  and  Shackamaxon 
streets,  but  unfortunately  on  ground  belong- 
ing to  a  minor,  and  from  which  they  were 
compelled  to  remove  In  1837.  In  this  year 
the  Rev.  John  G.  Wilson  -was  appointed 
l  their  Pastor,  Dy  whose  advice  the  members 
I  reorganized  and  obtained  a  charter  as  the 
First  Assi.'i  d  lf<  b  idist  Church  of  Ken- 
I  sington.  They  (hen  took  the  lot  on  Marl- 
:  borouah  street,  above  West  (now  Belgrade), 
!  on  which  thev  built  a  brick  edifice,  40  by  48 
i  feet'.  Mr.  Wilson  was  their  Prstor  by  suc- 
cessive appointments  until  1811,  and,  after 
four  years'  absence,  was  returned  in  1845.  and 
appointed  annually  thereafter  until  1850, 
when  the  General  Conference  of  the  Metho- 
dist Protestant  Church  annulled  the  Annual 
Conference  to  which  they  belonged,  which 
left  them  free  to  take  an  independent,  posi- 
tion. In  1851  they  vacated  their  second  char- 
ter, and  were  Incorporated  as  the  First  Inde- 
pendent Christian  Church  of  Kensington, 
Philadelphia.  They  then  gave  Mr.  Wilson 
a  unanimous  call  to  the  pastorate,  which  he 
accepted,  and,  excepting  six  months  In  1862, 
has  served  them  ever  since. 

In  1870  they  lifted  up  the  old  edifice,  un- 
derpinned it,  lengthened  it,  and  added  a  new 
green-stone  front  with  blue  ai  d  buff  trim- 
mings, and  side  stairways.  These  Improve- 
ments were  completed  in  1877,  and  the  mem- 
bers have   now   a  very   neat  and   comfort- 


sengercars. 

Independent  of  any  outside  eccli 
control,  they  acknowledge  Jesus  Christ  as 
their  only  Lord,  and  the  Word  of  God  as  j 
their  only  rule  of  faith  and  practice,  and  ; 
commit  the  management  of  their  affairs  to 
the  Elders  and  Deacons  (trustees)  of  their 
own  appointment,  doing  all  things  by 
agreement.  Persons  are  received  into  full 
membership  on  profession  of  faith  in  the 
affirmation  of  the  following  questions:  "Do  i 
you  believe  that  there  Is  one  God,  the  Father, 
of  whom  are  all  things,  and  we  in  Him,  and 
one  Lord,  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  are  all 
things  and  we  hy  Him  ?"  "  Do  you  receive 
the  word  of  God  contained  in  the  Holy  Bible 
as  the  only  rule  of  faith  and  practice?  And  ' 
will  you  seek  the  influences  of  the  Holy 
Spirit  to  enable  you  to  walk  by  that  rule  ?' ' 
Persons  applying  for  membership  with  cer- 
tificates from  other  churches  are  cordiaJly 
received.  Baptism  of  adults  and  children 
for  dlsclpleshtp  is  performed  by  sprinkling, 
pouring  or  immersion.  The  Lord's  supper 
is  celebrated  monthly  in  memory  of  Christ's 
death.  Public  worship  is  held  Sabbath 
morning  and  evening  and  on  Wednesday 
evening  of  each  week.  The  Sabbath  school 
holds  two  sessions,  one  at  9^  A.  M.  and  the 
otheral  2  p.  m. 

Mr.  Wilson  is  known  as  a  Miilenarlan  of 
peculiar  views,  which,  both  In  his  preaching 
and  fn  the  Prophetic  Times,  which  he  pub- 
""■tiiiv,  ho  proclaims  Hi  taught  In 
the  Scriptures,  and  are  thus  briefly  summa- 
rized, the  references  being  omitted:  That 
the  dominion  of  the  earth  given  to  the  first 
man,  Adam,  and  forleited  by  his  disobe- 
dience, shall  be  given  to  Jesus  Christ,  who, 
by  incarnation,  at  His  first  advent,  became 
the  second  man  for  the  redemption  ol  the 
world.  That  all  men,  fallen  in  Adam,  shall 
be  restored  through  Christ's  obedience  and 
under  His  dominion  to  that  condition  of  life 
which  they  would  have  had  under  Adam's 
dominion  had  he  not  sinned;  that  Jesus 
Christ  suffered  the  death  of  the  Cross  to  re- 
deem to  Himself  a  peculiar  people,  who  are 
chosen,  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of 
God,  to  be  joint  heirs  with  Him  In  the 
dominion  and  government,  of  the  world; 
that  as  soon  as  this  first  measure 
of  His  grace  shall  be  accomplished  He  will 
come  again,  raise,  change  and  glorify  His 
saints,  establish  His  kingdom,  and  reign  a 
thousand  years  over  the  nations;  after  which 
He  wilt  raise  all  the  dead,  punish  the  \\  ieked 
for  their  6ins,  and  subdue  them  to  His 
righteous  government,  under  which  all  shall 
be  reconciled  to  God.  Then  there  shall  be 
no  more  curse,  oeeause  no  more  sin.  AU 
things  shall  be  made  new,  and  God  be  all  in 
all.  That  the  restoration  of  Jewish  nation- 
ality in  Jerusalem  and  the  end  of  this  dis- 
pensation synchronize  and  are  evidently 
nigh,  when  the  dead  In  Christ  shall  be  raised, 
and  those  who  are  alive  and  remain  shall 
be  changed  and  Instantly  caught  up  to  meet 
the  Lord  In  the  air.  there  to  be  constituted  a 
glorious  hlerarehv  of  rulers  assvmbollzed  by 
the  New  Jerusalem,  and  prepared  to  come 
with  Christ  and  govern  the  earth  in  righteous- 


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